Cloud Financial Analyst

Sage Group plc; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SaaS company in the United Kingdom seeks a Cloud Financial Analyst to optimize cloud hosting expenses and provide insights for strategic financial decisions. The role involves managing cloud supplier billing, identifying budget risks, and improving financial practices. Candidates should have expertise in financial analysis and advanced Excel skills. This role offers an opportunity to support global technology initiatives for small and medium-sized businesses.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Proficient in advanced Excel functionalities.
• Familiarity with BI tools is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and manage cloud supplier billing for accurate financial tracking.
• Identify budget risks and strategize for cost optimization.
• Monitor cloud usage and implement efficiency improvements.
• Develop best practices for cloud financial management.
• Oversee Reserved Instance and Savings Plan purchases.
• Conduct sustainability and performance reporting.

Skills

Financial Analysis expertise

Advanced Excel skills

Experience with BI tools (Power BI, AWS QuickSight, Tableau)

Job description

As a Cloud Financial Analyst, you will analyse cloud hosting expenses, optimize usage, and provide critical financial insights to guide strategic decisions. You'll work across teams to manage supplier billing, track performance metrics, and drive cost‑saving initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and manage cloud supplier billing to ensure accurate financial tracking.
• Identify budget risks and develop strategies for cost optimization.
• Monitor cloud usage and drive efficiency improvements.
• Develop best practices for cloud financial management and reporting.
• Oversee Reserved Instance and Savings Plan purchases, ensuring maximum value.
• Provide sustainability and performance reports for key products.

Essential Qualifications

• Financial Analysis expertise – budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with BI tools such as Power BI, AWS QuickSight, or Tableau.

Nice‑to‑Have Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a Cloud Operations environment.
• Experience in roles such as Cloud Billing Analyst, Cloud Manager, Financial Analyst, FinOps Analyst or equivalent.

About the Company

Sage's drive to be a world‑class SaaS company involves forging strong partnerships with cloud providers and suppliers. Managing cloud costs effectively is essential to ensuring financial efficiency and supporting key initiatives within Cloud Operations. Working at Sage means you're supporting millions of small and medium‑sized businesses globally with technology to work faster and smarter. We leverage the future of AI, meaning business owners spend less time doing routine tasks, like entering invoices and generating reports, and more time pursuing their ambitions.