Cloud FinOps Analyst - Cost Optimization & Insights

Pearson; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Cloud and Hosting Services Analyst to collect and analyze data for cloud financial insights within an Infrastructure and Operations organization. You will produce reports across multi-cloud platforms and collaborate with global teams to drive data-driven decisions.

The role emphasizes FinOps KPIs, data modeling, and cost optimization, with formal reporting and Agile planning practices to support strategic partnerships and ongoing cost management.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or master's degree in computer science, MIS, or data analytics.
• +5 years of experience in IT (Business Analytics, Project Management, IT Finance).
• Experience with cloud platforms and cloud cost management tools.

Responsibilities

• Produce insightful reports for multi-cloud platforms for Management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams globally, driving data insights and strategic partnerships.
• Support FinOps with KPIs, data retrieval, and modeling.
• Map data processes with Cloud Governance to provide a single data source for FinOps.
• Analyze and forecast cloud hosting costs and provide cost optimization recommendations.
• Create month-end and quarter-end reports.
• Apply Agile methodology for planning and execution.

Skills

Self-starter

Financial principles

Business analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical mindset

Ability to work with multiple internal

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS / MIS / Data Analytics

Tools

Excel

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

IBM Cloud

REST API

Python

Java

Job description

Pearson is seeking a Cloud and Hosting Services Analyst to collect and analyze data for cloud financial insights within an Infrastructure and Operations organization. You will produce reports across multi-cloud platforms and collaborate with global teams to drive data-driven decisions.

The role emphasizes FinOps KPIs, data modeling, and cost optimization, with formal reporting and Agile planning practices to support strategic partnerships and ongoing cost management.