FinOps Analyst

Zafin Software Centre Of Excellence; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 8,00,000 - 12,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Thiruvananthapuram is seeking a FinOps Analyst to design and implement cost-effective Azure cloud infrastructure. You will monitor cloud expenses, analyze cost data, and collaborate with engineering teams for resource efficiency. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Strong skills in Azure Cost Management tools and data analysis are essential for this role. Competitive package offered.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in cloud cost management.
• Understanding of Microsoft Azure services and subscription management.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Cost Management tools.
• Proficient in analyzing large datasets and presenting insights.
• Strong Excel skills for data manipulation and reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Azure cost dashboards and usage trends for multiple accounts.
• Provide insights into resource-level consumption and cost drivers.
• Generate reports on Azure spend and cost optimization metrics.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for cloud usage alignment.
• Participate in cost review meetings for unexpected behavior.

Skills

Cloud Monitoring

Cost Analysis

Azure Cost Management

Data Analysis

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Computer Science, Engineering

Tools

Azure Cost Management Tools

Power BI

Job description

Whats the opportunity?

We are looking for aFinOps Analyst to help design and implement financially optimized, scalable, and secure Azure cloud infrastructure. You will integrate FinOps principles, manage cost-effective cloud operations, and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure financial accountability and resource efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
•Cloud Cost Monitoring & Analysis
o Monitor Azure cost dashboards, usage trends, and budget adherence across multiple subscriptions, accounts, and resource groups.
o Analyze granular cloud spend data and provide clear insights into resource-level consumption, highlighting trends, anomalies, and cost drivers.
o Identify unusual cost spikes, unused resources, and underutilized services; recommend optimization actions to improve cloud ROI.
o Work with engineering and infrastructure teams to align cloud usage with budgeted expectations and suggest tuning of misconfigured or inefficient resources.
•Reporting & Insights
o Generate regular reports, executive summaries, and visual dashboards on Azure spend, forecasting, and cost optimization metrics.
o Support the budgeting and forecasting process for cloud spend with usage-based analytics.
o Communicate findings and trends clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including flags for areas of concern, overruns, or budget risks.
•Tools & Platforms
o Leverage Azure Cost Management and Billing, Azure Advisor, and related Microsoft tools for usage tracking and optimization recommendations.
o Explore and propose additional tools and scripts (e.g., Power BI, Cost Explorer APIs, or Excel-based automation) to enhance reporting and alerting capabilities.
• Cross-functional Support
o Collaborate with cloud operations, DevOps, and engineering teams to implement optimization strategies.
o Participate in regular cost review meetings and post-mortem analyses when unexpected cost behavior is observed.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience
• Basic to intermediate understanding of Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure and services (IaaS, PaaS, tagging, subscription management).
• Hands-on experience with Azure Cost Management tools and dashboards.
• Proficiency in analyzing large datasets, identifying cost trends, and presenting actionable insights.
• Strong Excel skills, with comfort handling pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and charts.
• Analytical mindset with keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to FinOps principles or formal FinOps certification.
• Experience working with multi-cloud or large-scale enterprise Azure environments.
• Familiarity with automation or scripting for reporting purposes (e.g., PowerShell, Python, or Azure CLI).
• Experience with reporting tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.