Cloud FinOps Analyst

Booking Holdings, Inc.; Manchester, Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a FinOps Cloud Analyst, where you will play a key role in optimizing cloud expenditures and enhancing operational efficiency. This position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies and collaborate with talented engineering teams. You will analyze spending patterns, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support internal customers with effective cloud forecasting. With a commitment to innovation and a diverse workplace culture, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the tech and travel industry. Embrace the opportunity to shape the future of cloud infrastructure and enjoy a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Annual paid time off

Generous paid leave scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Up to 20 days working from abroad

Industry leading product discounts

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in optimizing spend across Public Cloud, especially AWS.
• Strong communication skills for delivering clear and relevant information.

Responsibilities

• Analyze cloud spending, identify cost drivers, and report anomalies.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement cost optimization.

Skills

Cloud cost optimization

Communication skills

Technical operations experience

AWS knowledge

GCP experience

Education

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

FinOps Certified Cloud Practitioner

Tools

AWS Cost Explorer

CloudHealth

Apptio/Cloudability

Job description

About Us: At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We’re the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you encounter. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the memories you make. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world.

Leadership/Team Quote:

At Booking.com, our Core Platforms team is at the forefront of revolutionizing cloud infrastructure, and as a FinOps professional you will get the opportunity to support the financial optimization of these cutting-edge systems. In Cloud Engineering, it's not just about scaling technology; it's about ensuring that every resource is aligned with our business goals and operating efficiently. We’re building the future, and every cost decision we make shapes how we innovate.

Role Description:

The FinOps Cloud Analyst at Booking.com will be responsible for analyzing and managing our cloud expenditures, identifying cost-saving opportunities, collaborating with engineering leads to implement optimizations, supporting day-to-day operational tasks related to our internal customers, and delivering comprehensive reports to FinOps leadership.

Key Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Regularly analyze our cloud infrastructure spending and identify cost drivers and proactively report on anomalies which are going to impact the cost.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement cost optimization recommendations.
• Work closely with FinOps product managers to deliver cloud budgets & reports, presenting them to finance and engineering leaders for approval.
• Support our internal customers to get effective cloud forecasting through customized pricing calculators and identifying cost anomalies and mitigating the risk through cost optimization opportunities.
• Support FinOps documentation in a standard format which can be leveraged by the product team.
• Resolve & log queries raised by teams through our internal communication channels.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Hands-on experience in optimizing spend across Public Cloud (predominantly AWS, but additional GCP experience is valuable).
• Experience and working knowledge of native cloud cost management tooling and/or third-party cloud management or optimization platforms (e.g., AWS Cost Explorer, CloudHealth, Apptio/Cloudability, etc.).
• Strong communication skills, demonstrated by delivering clear, well-structured, and relevant information tailored to the target audience.
• Prior experience/exposure to working in technical operations teams, and/or DevOps, Cloud Operations teams.
• Nice to have: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner / FinOps Certified Cloud Practitioner certification.

Benefits & Perks - Global Impact, Personal Relevance:

Booking.com’s Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as unique-to-Booking.com benefits which include:

• Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leave.
• Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country).
• Industry leading product discounts - up to 1400 per year - for yourself, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and Booking.com wallet credit.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at Booking.com:

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations.

Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: “At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn’t just build an outstanding workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. It’s a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech.”

We ensure that colleagues with disabilities are provided the adjustments and tools they need to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Application Process:

This section should provide:

• Let’s go places together: How we Hire
• If applicable: Detailed instructions on post-application requirements including any required application materials, deadlines, portfolios, coding challenges, or other assessments as defined by BU or department.
• This role does not come with relocation assistance.

Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive.