Cloud FinOps Analyst

Black Duck Software, Inc.; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software security company based in Northern Ireland seeks a skilled FinOps Manager to develop cloud cost management strategies and drive cost transparency across the organization. Ideal candidates have experience in Cloud Engineering and a strong familiarity with cloud pricing structures. This role involves analyzing trends, managing governance processes, and leading discussions with senior leadership regarding financial strategies. Competitive salary and hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• Experience in FinOps or similar roles is required.
• Deep expertise in at least one major cloud provider.
• Ability to influence stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cloud cost management strategies.
• Lead design and implementation of cost allocation models.
• Analyze usage and cost trends to identify waste.

Skills

FinOps experience

Cloud Engineering expertise

Data analysis proficiency

Strong communication

Familiarity with cloud pricing

Education

Relevant degree or certification

Tools

AWS Cost Explorer

Cloud Health

Power BI

SQL

Python

Job description

Black Duck Software, Inc. helps organizations build secure, high-quality software, minimizing risks while maximizing speed and productivity. Black Duck, a recognized pioneer in application security, provides SAST, SCA, and DAST solutions that enable teams to quickly find and fix vulnerabilities and defects in proprietary code, open source components, and application behavior. With a combination of industry-leading tools, services, and expertise, only Black Duck helps organizations maximize security and quality in DevSecOps and throughout the software development life cycle.

• Develop and maintain cloud cost management strategies, including budgeting, forecasting, cost allocation and optimization.
• You will Evaluate, implement, and manage FinOps tools and platforms to enhance cloud cost visibility and management. Stay current with emerging FinOps technologies and trends.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for all things FinOps, driving cloud cost transparency and accountability across the organization.
• Lead the design and implementation of cost allocation, budgeting, and forecasting models for cloud infrastructure (GCP, AWS, Azure).
• Define and enforce tagging, chargeback, and show back strategies in collaboration with Engineering and Finance teams.
• Perform deep-dive analysis on usage and cost trends to identify waste, recommend optimizations (e.g., RI/SPs, autoscaling, instance right-sizing), and track realized savings.
• Develop automated reporting pipelines, dashboards, and alerting systems using tools like AWS Cost Explorer, BigQuery, Looker, Power BI, CloudHealth, or custom scripts.
• Lead FinOps governance meetings, providing insights to senior leadership on spend trends, variances, and strategic recommendations based on business roadmap and budget forecast

Qualifications

• Experience in FinOps, Cloud Engineering, DevOps, or Technical Finance roles.
• Deep expertise in at least one major cloud provider (AWS, GCP, or Azure), with strong familiarity in cloud pricing, services, and billing mechanisms.
• Hands-on experience with cloud cost management platforms (Cloud Health, Apptio Cloudability, or native tools).
• Proficiency in data analysis and automation: SQL, Python, Excel, BI tools.
• Proven ability to influence engineering, finance, and executive stakeholders with clear communication and cost-impact modeling.
• Experience implementing cross-functional cost governance processes and KPIs.

Preferred:

• FinOps Certified Practitioner (FOCP) or FinOps Certified Professional.
• Experience with Kubernetes cost modeling is preferred.
• Experience with Infrastructure as code is (Terraform, CloudFormation) good to have.
• Background in SaaS, e-commerce, or highly scaled cloud-native environments.
• Familiarity with chargeback/showback implementation in multi-tenant or business unit structures.

Black Duck considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender preference, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Covered Veteran in accordance with federal law. In addition, Black Duck complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities. Black Duck also provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with a disability in accordance with applicable laws.

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