FinOps Analyst

FinOps Weekly; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Employee benefits

Job summary

Octopus Energy in London is seeking a FinOps Analyst to own cloud spend visibility and optimisation, transforming data into actionable insights for business goals.

You'll collaborate with engineering, finance and vendor teams, leverage AWS pricing models, and build forecasts and budgets for cloud and SaaS consumption.

The role offers a flexible hybrid working model and real impact in a fast-growing energy tech group.

Qualifications

• Proven FinOps/Cloud Cost Management experience, preferably AWS.
• Strong knowledge of cloud pricing models and AWS services.
• Analytical skills with data visualization tools like Quicksight, Excel, Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Own the visibility, management and optimisation strategy for our cloud spend, transforming data into actionable insights that align with business goals identifying and recommending opportunities related to rightsizing, utilisation and commitment plans
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to embed FinOps principles and best practices into the development and operational lifecycle of their products, providing guidance and training to teams on cost optimisation strategies and management tools.
• Work with Platform Engineers to build supportive automation and tooling
• Develop, maintain and report on accurate cloud/SaaS consumption forecasts and budgets, working with stakeholders to address anomalies and manage changes in demand proactively
• Act as the primary FinOps contact for engineering leadership and finance, as well as liaising with our vendor account management teams, communicating cloud/SaaS cost models and performance metrics clearly and concisely

Skills

FinOps

Cloud Cost Management

AWS knowledge

Data analysis

Tools

AWS Quicksight

Excel

Tableau

Job description

Octopus Energy# FinOps Analyst## Job DescriptionOctopus Energy started with a bold idea: to build Britain’s first truly digital energy supplier. By combining world-class tech with brilliant humans who care deeply about customers and driving the renewable energy transition, we made it happen and earlier this year, we became Britain’s largest energy supplier. Now, we’re scaling fast and building the next generation of products to accelerate the green energy transition. From making it effortless to switch to heat pumps, solar and EVs, to launching smart tariffs and creating renewable generation at scale, we’re solving some of the most complex challenges in energy with speed, creativity and customer obsession. We’re also enabling our global businesses to reach the full capability of what we’ve achieved in the UK, taking the learnings, products and experiences that customers love here and rolling them out worldwide. At Octopus Tech, you’ll have real ownership, variety, and the chance to shape products that make a tangible difference in people’s lives – lowering bills, enabling greener living, and delivering experiences customers genuinely love. You’ll work side by side with teams across marketing, operations, and data, and see the impact of your work in the real world, fast. Our Platform Engineering team is responsible for architecting, building, and maintaining the core infrastructure, tooling, and services that enable our engineering teams to deliver at scale safely and reliably. The OE Platform team is newly formed, and we’re excited to be hiring our first FinOps Analyst to help us build and scale our cloud cost management capability from the ground up. You’ll be responsible for managing and optimising our AWS and SaaS spend — ensuring we get the most value from our vendors. Sitting within the wider Platform Engineering team, the FinOps function will provide the tooling, education, and operational framework that enables our stakeholders to take ownership of their costs and make informed, data-driven decisions. You’ll work closely with the businesses that make up the Octopus Energy Group such as Octopus Electric Vehicles and Electroverse and also collaborate with teams across OE Tech, including Engineering, Product, Data, Security, and TechOps, to drive smarter cloud spending and improve overall financial visibility. If this sounds exciting, we’d love to chat. What you’ll do... Own the visibility, management and optimisation strategy for our cloud spend, transforming data into actionable insights that align with business goals identifying and recommending opportunities related to rightsizing, utilisation and commitment plans Collaborate closely with engineering teams to embed FinOps principles and best practices into the development and operational lifecycle of their products, providing guidance and training to teams on cost optimisation strategies and management tools. Work with Platform Engineers to build supportive automation and tooling Develop, maintain and report on accurate cloud/SaaS consumption forecasts and budgets, working with stakeholders to address anomalies and manage changes in demand proactively Act as the primary FinOps contact for engineering leadership and finance, as well as liaising with our vendor account management teams, communicating cloud/SaaS cost models and performance metrics clearly and concisely What you’ll have... Proven experience in a FinOps, Cloud Cost Management or Financial Analyst role focused on cloud expenditure (preferably AWS) Strong knowledge of cloud computing concepts, particularly AWS services and pricing models Exceptional analytical skills and proficient in data analysis and visualisation tools such as AWS Quicksight, Excel, Tableau, or similar Ability to work independently with strong attention to details and accuracy Experience working closely with external IT vendors Bonus points for... Substantial experience with AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Budgets, and other AWS cost management tools AWS certifications, such as AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or AWS Certified Solutions Architect FinOps Certified Practitioner certification Previous experience with large-scale AWS organisations Why else you’ll love it here... Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it’s something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don’t advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn’t apply to Octopus – what’s more important to us is finding the right octofit! Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture . An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We won best company to work for in 2022, on Glassdoor we were voted 50 best places to work in 2022 and our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people. We’ve also been placed in the top 10 companies for senior leadership Visit our UK perks hub – Octopus Employee Benefits We offer flexible hybrid working. Don’t let location discourage you from applying if you can’t make it to an office! [e-mail] and we’d love to help! If this sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you. Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we’re looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. 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