Cloud FinOps Analyst

Spectrum IT Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Analyst specializing in FinOps to optimize cloud costs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, leveraging tools like Excel and Power BI for financial modeling. This position offers mentorship from experienced professionals and a chance to work on international operations, impacting cloud spend strategically. Suitable candidates should have a strong background in cloud platforms and experience in a technology business.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of cloud cost optimisation and financial modelling.
• Experience working in a SaaS, Software or technology business.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform cloud cost optimisation and financial modelling.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Product, Finance, R&D, and Legal teams.
• Influence decisions regarding cloud spending and tools.
• Engage with international teams on enterprise-level operations.

Skills

Knowledge of Cloud platforms - AWS, Azure or GCP

Commercial experience as a Finance Analyst

Proficient in data analysis using Excel

Knowledge of Cost Optimisation

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to take your career into one of the tech industry's fastest-growing and most impactful areas - FinOps?

As companies accelerate their move to cloud, the cost of cloud hosting is rising dramatically. FinOps has become a critical function, ensuring cloud spend is optimised without compromising performance, resilience, or innovation.

This role gives you the chance to step into FinOps with a global organisation, working on complex, multi-platform cloud estates. You'll be mentored by a highly experienced Director of FinOps, gaining hands-on expertise in cost optimisation, performance efficiency, and strategic cloud operations.

About You

You must have the following experience to be considered for this opportunity:

• Knowledge of Cloud platforms - AWS, Azure or GCP
• Commercial experience working as a Finance Analyst (or similar) within a SaaS, Software or technology business
• Proficient in data analysis using Excel and ideally Power BI
• Knowledge of Cost Optimisation or similar practice

Key Responsibilities

• Cloud cost optimisation and financial modelling.
• Work cross-functional with DevOps, Product, Finance, R&D, and Legal
• Influence decision-making around cloud spend, tools, and commercial benefits
• Engage with international teams and work on enterprise-level operations

If you're looking to work in a strategic, high-impact role, this is a great opportunity.

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FinOps, Financial Operations, Cloud Computing, DevOps, TechOps, Analyst, Data Analyst, PowerBI

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.