Cost Optimization Analyst – FinOps

FinOps Weekly; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation leave

13 paid holidays

Job summary

FinOps Weekly is seeking a Cost Optimization Analyst to join the US Cloud Cost Management team, based on-site in San Diego, CA. You will drive cloud cost transparency, financial accountability, and resource optimization across hybrid environments, collaborating with engineers and executives to enable efficient cloud usage.

Responsibilities include managing spend, producing dashboards, and developing forecasting models while leading stakeholder onboarding and knowledge sharing within the

Qualifications

• 5+ years of FinOps experience with a focus on cloud financial management.
• Hands-on experience with Azure and/or GCP.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analytics tools, including SQL, Python, and PowerShell.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage hybrid cloud spend across private cloud lifecycle management and public cloud workload management.
• Administer Flexera access and maintain cloud cost data accuracy at both billing and workload levels.
• Provide cloud usage optimization recommendations based on data insights and best practices.
• Deliver monthly reporting and dashboards covering cloud cost, utilization, and performance metrics.
• Develop forecasting models for future cloud spend.
• Lead stakeholder sessions, including onboarding new cost managers, cost center owners, and cost owners.
• Support the broader Cloud Cost Management Community through knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Skills

FinOps

Azure

GCP

Excel

SQL

Python

PowerShell

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

Flexera

Job description

# Cost Optimization Analyst – FinOpsSan DiegoFinOps100k – 150k13/07/2026Full-timeOnsiteFavorite## Job Description## About the RoleThe Cost Optimization Analyst – FinOps will join the Digital Foundation Solutions Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) US team to improve cloud financial operations across public and private cloud environments. The role is focused on increasing business value through cost transparency, financial accountability, and cloud resource optimization.This position works closely with technical, financial, and business stakeholders to support decision-making and improve how cloud costs are managed. Core objectives include identifying savings opportunities, strengthening reporting, and building clearer visibility into cloud spend.The role is based on-site in San Diego, CA. A flexible arrangement of up to two days per week may be available for work that is suitable for remote execution. The position also requires work in a clean room environment with coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, and gloves.## Key Responsibilities– Manage hybrid cloud spend across private cloud lifecycle management and public cloud workload management. – Administer Flexera access and maintain cloud cost data accuracy at both billing and workload levels. – Provide cloud usage optimization recommendations based on data insights and best practices. – Deliver monthly reporting and dashboards covering cloud cost, utilization, and performance metrics. – Develop forecasting models for future cloud spend. – Lead stakeholder sessions, including onboarding new cost managers, cost center owners, and cost owners. – Support the broader Cloud Cost Management Community through knowledge-sharing initiatives. – Help address cloud financial knowledge gaps through education and enablement activities.## Required Skills– Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Management, Data Analytics/Science, Accounting, or a related field. – 5+ years of FinOps experience with a focus on cloud financial management. – Hands-on experience with Azure and/or GCP. – Strong understanding of cloud pricing models and commitment management. – Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analytics tools, including SQL, Python, and PowerShell. – Analytical mindset with the ability to turn complex data into actionable insights. – Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. – Ability to work independently and take ownership. – Ability to interact effectively with engineers, executives, and senior managers. – Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and assignments. – Strong documentation skills. – Ability to overcome organizational resistance. – Hands-on, self-directed approach with an analytical, precise, tenacious, and autonomous working style. – Strong interest in FinOps and enabling efficient cloud usage. – Ability to communicate effectively in individual and group settings, adapt language to the audience, listen well, and provide constructive feedback.CorporateTraining## Preferred Skills– Master’s degree. – Experience with Flexera.## Cloud Platforms & Technologies– \*\*Cloud Providers / Environments:\*\* Azure, GCP, public cloud, private cloud – \*\*FinOps Platforms:\*\* Flexera – \*\*Analytics / Reporting:\*\* Microsoft Excel – \*\*Programming / Scripting:\*\* SQL, Python, PowerShell## FinOps Responsibilities– Manage hybrid cloud spend across public and private cloud environments. – Drive cost transparency and financial accountability. – Maintain cloud cost data accuracy at the billing and workload levels. – Recommend cloud usage optimizations to support cost savings and operational improvements. – Produce monthly dashboards and reporting on cost, utilization, and performance. – Build forecasting models for future cloud spend. – Support stakeholder onboarding and community alignment for cost management. – Promote knowledge sharing to close cloud financial knowledge gaps.## Benefits– Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families – Basic life insurance – 401(k) plan – Eight hours of vacation leave per month – 13 paid holidays per year## Why You Might Be InterestedThis role offers ownership of cloud cost optimization across both public and private cloud environments. It involves close collaboration with technical, financial, and business stakeholders and uses analysis, reporting, and forecasting to support better decisions. The base salary range is $89,250-$133,875, with pay determined by role, level, location, market data, and individual factors such as skills, education, experience, certifications, abilities, and pay alignment with other team members.