FinOps Reporting Analyst

Square One Resources; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking an On-Premise FinOps Data & Reporting Analyst for a hybrid position based in Sheffield or Birmingham. The role requires strong analytical skills and experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI. Candidates will support IT financial management and optimisations over a contract duration of five months. Key qualifications include familiarity with IT financial principles and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proactive analysis and interpretation of IT financial data.
• Ability to create presentation materials using data.
• Coordination with IT functions to optimise costs.

Responsibilities

• Support optimisation of on-premise infrastructure.
• Track cost impacts and benefits from rightsizing.
• Prepare reports on IT usage and potential savings.

Skills

Strong analytical background

Excel data analysis

SQL

Power BI

Data mapping

Data visualisation techniques

Problem-solving ability

Understanding of IT financial management

Attention to detail

Prioritisation of multiple activities

Team player

Good communication skills

Education

FinOps and/or Apptio certification

Job description

Job Title: On-Premise FinOps Data & Reporting Analyst
Location: Sheffield or Birmingham (Hybrid 60% office/40% home - 3 days in the office is mandatory)
Salary/Rate: £375-420 Per Day
Start Date: 04/08/25
Job Type: Inside IR35 Contract

Company Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for an On-prem FinOps Data & Reporting Analyst to join their team for a five-month contract.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives

You will be responsible for Supporting the analysis, planning and execution of optimisation/rightsizing tactics, working with business aligned IT functions to optimise their on-premise infrastructure (eg servers, storage, database, mainframe, PC?s) consumption and spend.

• Tracking benefits achieved through rightsizing, including direct cost impacts, reduced datacentre space, power and carbon needs, and the re-use of relinquished assets (thus deferring additional spend).
• Provision of presentation materials relating to technology usage, charges and optimisation opportunities, comprising data sourced from internal billing systems, infrastructure inventories and utilisation reporting.

Required Skills/Experience

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Strong analytical background with the ability to proactively create, interrogate, interpret and draw conclusions/ next steps from IT financial data, and present in an easy to consume way.
• Excel data analysis, SQL, Power BI, data mapping
• Experience with charting and other data visualisation techniques, highly quality Powerpoint is a must.
• Ability to problem solve and work with the team to identify new optimisation opportunities.
• Understanding of IT services, financial management processes and best practices such as budgeting, cost allocations, and recharges for infrastructure services.
• Working knowledge of IT infrastructure domains including data centres, network/communications, server utilisation, virtual environments and storage (likely from working within an IT infrastructure function).
• Strong attention to detail with regards to data quality and data management.
• Can proactively prioritise multiple activities and ensure deadlines are met.
• Team player within an international team.
• Good knowledge of English (written and spoken).
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• FinOps and/or Apptio certification

Desirable Skills/Experience
Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client:

• Knowledge of IT Financial Management (ITFM), Technology Business Management (TBM) and/or FinOps principles.
• Awareness of ApptioOne or similar IT cost management solution.
• ITIL or Service Management background.
• Logical data mapping experience and use of SQL queries would be desirable.
• Experience in financial services organisation desirable, but not essential

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

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