Cloud FinOps Analyst

Jobtailor; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Hoover, AL is seeking a Senior Cloud Cost Analyst to own cloud budgets, forecasts, and cost optimization efforts across finance and engineering teams. You will develop and maintain financial models, analyze billing data, and deliver dashboards to track savings opportunities for leadership.

Impressive data analysis and stakeholder communication are essential. AWS Practitioner certification is preferred, with a strong FinOps mindset and compliance focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of financial analysis or reporting experience.
• Alternatively, a High School Diploma or GED with 9+ years of related experience.
• AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification or ability to obtain within 3 months in role.
• Experience with cloud cost management tools and services preferred.
• Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with applicable rules and industry guidance.
• Advanced knowledge of financial statements and financial modeling.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with finance and technology teams to establish cloud budgets and forecasts
• Develop and maintain financial models and forecasts to track cloud spending and cost-saving initiatives
• Analyze billing data and cloud usage metrics to identify trends and optimization opportunities
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize cloud costs
• Create reports and dashboards to track and communicate cloud cost optimization efforts
• Provide guidance to engineering teams on optimization recommendations
• Present financial analysis to influence management decisions
• Stay current on industry trends, tools, and technologies related to cloud cost management and FinOps practices
• Prepare and maintain documentation of processes and procedures
• Assist management with complex projects and initiatives
• Offer guidance and advice to junior analysts
• Ensure compliance with risk management programs, rules and regulations, and cybersecurity practices
• Identify and support process improvements
• Apply disciplined change management practices

Skills

Financial Analysis

Cloud Cost Management

Data Analysis

Financial Modeling

AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cloud Cost Management Tools

Dashboards

Reports

Job description

• Collaborate with finance and technology teams to establish cloud budgets and forecasts
• Develop and maintain financial models and forecasts to track cloud spending and cost-saving initiatives
• Analyze billing data and cloud usage metrics to identify trends and optimization opportunities
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize cloud costs
• Create reports and dashboards to track and communicate cloud cost optimization efforts
• Provide guidance to engineering teams on optimization recommendations
• Present financial analysis to influence management decisions
• Stay current on industry trends, tools, and technologies related to cloud cost management and FinOps practices
• Prepare and maintain documentation of processes and procedures
• Assist management with complex projects and initiatives
• Offer guidance and advice to junior analysts
• Ensure compliance with risk management programs, rules and regulations, and cybersecurity practices
• Identify and support process improvements
• Apply disciplined change management practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and five (5) years of financial analysis, management reporting, or related experience
• Or High School Diploma or GED and nine (9) years of financial analysis, management reporting, or related experience
• Certified Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Practitioner or ability to obtain within three (3) months in role
• Experience with cloud cost management tools and services preferred
• Experience in cloud optimization or in related roles within a cloud centric environment preferred
• Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and industry guidance
• Advanced knowledge of financial statements
• Proficiency in data analysis and financial modeling
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Understanding of cloud technologies, financial analysis, and cost management
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Regions will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis and cloud cost management, with a strong ability to develop financial models, optimize cloud spending, and ensure compliance with regulations. Proficient in data analysis and reporting, with a focus on collaboration with finance and technology teams to drive cost‑saving initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Analysis
• Cloud Cost Management
• Data Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Cloud Cost Management
• Data Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Advanced Knowledge of Financial Statements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Cloud Optimization
• Cost‑Saving Initiatives
• Billing Data Analysis
• Trend Identification

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Guidance
• Communication
• Problem‑Solving
• Change Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification

Industry Keywords

• FinOps Practices
• Risk Management
• Compliance
• Cybersecurity Practices

Tools & Technologies

• Cloud Cost Management Tools
• Cloud Technologies
• Dashboards
• Reports