Cloud FinOps Analyst

Hastings Direct; Bexhill-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Annual bonus scheme

Financial wellbeing support

Mental wellbeing programme

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Hastings Direct is seeking a Cloud FinOps Analyst to join the Change and Governance FinOps team. This role focuses on producing cloud usage and cost insights, implementing governance controls and tracking optimisation initiatives.

You will monitor cloud costs, collaborate on saving strategies, track usage, support budgeting, and deliver financial reporting to stakeholders. A strong finance mindset with interest in cloud tech is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong financial analysis with ability to develop and present spend analyses and recommendations.
• Passion for cloud tech and ability to articulate cloud value in technical and financial terms.
• Persistent and tenacious mindset to drive value in challenging business situations.
• Understanding of a cloud platform and its usage/cost dynamics with Azure, Snowflake, Kubecost and KQL as a plus.

Responsibilities

• Cloud Cost Analysis: monitor and analyse cloud infrastructure costs, identify trends, and provide insights and recommendations.
• Cost Optimization: collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and track cost-saving strategies.
• Cloud Usage Tracking: maintain understanding of usage patterns and identify overutilization or waste.
• Budget Management: help develop and manage cloud budgets and report variances.
• Financial Reporting: generate accurate reports related to cloud costs, including cost allocation and chargeback.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cloud value proposition

Problem solving

Financial storytelling

Tools

Kubecost

KQL

Azure

Snowflake

Job description

We're a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become The Best and Biggest in the UK market. Over the past few years, we've made significant investments in our data and tech capabilities, particularly within our CIO function. Our CIO team is at the forefront of driving innovation and ensuring our technology infrastructure supports our ambitious goals. We've nurtured our 4Cs culture, fostering collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.

We're proud of the journey we're on as a company and know that our continued success will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues. The CIO team plays a crucial role in this journey, working on cutting-edge projects that enhance our digital presence and improve customer engagement.

We are seeking a Cloud FinOps Analyst to join the Change and Governance FinOps team. As a Cloud FinOps Analyst you will be involved in producing cloud usage and cost insights, implementing governance & control measures and help track optimisation initiatives.

About The Role

• Cloud Cost Analysis: Monitor and analyse cloud infrastructure costs, identify trends, and provide insights and recommendations for optimizing costs.
• Cost Optimization: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and track cost-saving strategies such as rightsizing instances, leveraging reserved instances, and identifying areas of cost optimization.
• Cloud Usage Tracking: Maintain a detailed understanding of cloud resource usage patterns, identify areas of overutilization or waste, and implement measures to improve resource efficiency.
• Budget Management: Assist in developing and managing cloud infrastructure budgets, track actual costs against budgeted amounts, and provide regular reports to stakeholders.
• Financial Reporting: Generate accurate and timely financial reports related to cloud costs, including cost allocation and chargeback, to support decision-making processes.

About You

• Strong Financial analysis with the ability to develop and present financial analysis of a client’s spend and make related recommendations.
• Passion for cloud technology and ability to articulate the cloud value proposition in both technical and financial aspects
• Persistent, tenacious and ability to navigate challenging business situations constantly finding opportunities to drive value
• Fundamental understanding of a cloud platform and its usage and cost dynamics, with knowledge of Azure, Snowflake, Kubecost and KQL as a plus.

What we will give you:

Join us and you’ll find a different way of doing things. We call it the 4Cs. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. As one of our colleagues, you’ll be helping to drive our growth, so in return, we’ll give you all the support, training and development you need. Not to mention plenty of recognition and rewards, and the scope to voice your ideas and put them into practice.

Benefits

• Flexible working – we champion a flexible hybrid working approach – please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail
• Competitive bonus scheme - all colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus
• Financial wellbeing – as well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover, income protection at no extra cost, and matched pension contributions up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an award-winning package which includes – discounts, cashback, free independent mortgage advice and free access to financial wellbeing support
• Mental wellbeing programme – we have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs
• There's more! – 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your weeks, access to our health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, Cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more …..

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.

At Hastings Direct, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to be open with us. Our recruitment team is here to provide the support you need to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all.

Job Posting End Date

27/09/2026