Fin Ops Analyst

FNBO; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k, With Matching Contributions

Time Off Programs

Tuition Assistance

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

FNBO is seeking a FinOps Analyst to establish and operate a comprehensive Cloud and SaaS Financial Management practice. You will partner with Cloud Engineering, Architecture, Finance, and Procurement to drive financial accountability across FNBO's cloud and consumption-based platforms, focusing on AWS and SaaS like Snowflake and Dynatrace.

The role encompasses cost governance, optimization, AI cost management, forecasting, and reporting to support budgeting and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Information Systems, CS, Engineering or related field.
• 3–5+ years in FinOps or IT financial analysis.
• Hands-on with public cloud billing, pricing models, cost management tools.
• Experience establishing tagging standards and cost allocation models.
• Strong understanding of cloud cost drivers (compute, storage, networking).
• Experience with consumption-based SaaS platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Dynatrace).
• Strong analytical, forecasting, and financial modeling skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis/ reporting tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python).
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration across Tech and Finance.

Responsibilities

• Establish and mature FinOps operating model across AWS and enterprise SaaS.
• Implement cost governance standards, dashboards, and procedures.
• Partner with Cloud Engineering, Architecture, and applications teams on cost-aware design and migration.
• Drive standardization of FinOps practices per FinOps Foundation framework.
• Develop and maintain FinOps playbooks and best practices.

Skills

FinOps

Cost optimization

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Excel

Power BI

SQL/Python

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cost Explorer

Budgets

Cost and Usage Reports

Cost Anomaly Detection

Snowflake

Dynatrace

Power BI

SQL

Python

Job description

At FNBO, our employees are the heart of our story—and we’re committed to their success! Please see below the details of this career opportunity and how it fits into our organization’s success.

Summary Of The Job

The FinOps Analyst will establish and operate a comprehensive Cloud and SaaS Financial Management practice within FNBO's Technology organization. This role sits at the intersection of cloud engineering, financial operations, data analytics, and governance, ensuring that technology consumption is cost-efficient, transparent, and aligned to business priorities. This position will partner closely with Cloud Engineering, Architecture, Finance, Procurement, IT Business Management, and application teams to drive financial accountability across FNBO's cloud and consumption-based technology platforms. This role will focus primarily on Amazon Web Services (AWS) as FNBO's primary cloud platform, while also managing cost optimization and forecasting for consumption-based SaaS platforms including Snowflake, Dynatrace, and emerging AI/ML services. As FNBO scales its AI capabilities and agentic workflows, this position will play a critical role in establishing governance and cost management practices for AI token usage and forecasting.

About This Role

FinOps Strategy & Operating Model

• Establish and mature the FinOps operating model spanning AWS cloud infrastructure (IaaS, PaaS) and enterprise SaaS platforms
• Implement and maintain cost governance standards, policies, dashboards, and operating procedures across cloud and consumption-based services
• Partner with Cloud Engineering, Architecture, and application teams to incorporate cost considerations into design, migration, and modernization decisions
• Drive continuous improvement and standardization of FinOps practices aligned to the FinOps Foundation framework (Inform, Optimize, Operate)
• Develop and maintain FinOps playbooks and best practices documentation

Cloud & SaaS Cost Optimization & Controls

• Execute and track cost optimization initiatives across AWS, including right-sizing, Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, capacity planning, and service tier selection
• Govern SaaS spend optimization for platforms such as Snowflake, Dynatrace, and other consumption-based vendors
• Analyze usage patterns and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency without degrading capability or performance
• Define and enforce tagging and metadata standards to support cost allocation, chargeback/show back, and financial accountability
• Monitor cloud and SaaS commitments, track utilization, and recommend adjustments to maximize savings
• Identify and remediate cost anomalies, waste, and inefficiencies through proactive monitoring and alerting

AI Cost Management & Forecasting

• Establish cost transparency and governance for AI and machine learning workloads, including model training, inference, and third-party AI platform usage
• Develop and maintain AI token usage tracking, forecasting models, and cost attribution across teams and use cases
• Partner with data science, engineering, and platform teams to understand AI workload cost drivers and identify efficiency opportunities
• Support the measurement of annualized efficiency gains from AI adoption as part of FNBO's AI & Data strategic goals

Financial Planning, Forecasting & Reporting

• Establish and manage cloud, SaaS, and AI spend forecasting by analyzing usage trends, growth patterns, and business initiatives
• Provide executive-level reporting on technology consumption spend, trends, savings realized, and optimization opportunities
• Translate usage and consumption data into financial insights for Technology and Finance leadership
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual budget planning and variance analysis
• Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and performance metrics that support data-driven decision-making
• Partner with IT Business Management (ITCM, ITAM, ITVM) to ensure alignment between cost management and contract/vendor governance

Governance, Risk & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Finance, Risk, Compliance, Procurement, and Vendor Management to ensure financial controls extend across cloud and SaaS platforms
• Support audits by preparing documentation and evidence related to billing, subscriptions, and consumption controls
• Serve as the primary FinOps contact, coordinating inputs across Technology, Finance, and vendors

Required Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate for This Role:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 3-5+ years of experience in FinOps or IT financial analysis, or technology cost management
• Hands-on experience with public cloud billing, pricing models, and cost management tools (Cost Explorer, Budgets, Cost and Usage Reports, Cost Anomaly Detection)
• Proven experience establishing tagging standards, cost allocation models, and chargeback/show back frameworks
• Strong understanding of cloud cost drivers including compute, storage, networking, and managed services
• Experience with consumption-based SaaS platforms and variable cost management (e.g., Snowflake, Dynatrace, or similar)
• Strong analytical, forecasting, and financial modeling skills
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or Python
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence without direct authority and partner effectively across technical, operational, and business teams
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams including Finance, Procurement, Architecture, Engineering, and Business Management

Preferred Qualifications

• FinOps Foundation Certified Practitioner (FOCP) or FinOps Certified Professional (FCP)
• Experience in financial services, banking, or other highly regulated industries

Work Environment

Compensation and Benefits Overview:

Benefits

We offer a variety of benefits designed to keep you and your family physically and financially healthy. Not only do we offer a competitive salary and work-life balance, we offer benefits to match your needs:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k, With Matching Contributions
• Time Off Programs
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Dependent Care
• Employee Banking
• Growth Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance

Learn more about FNBO benefits here: https://www.fnbo.com/careers/benefits/.

Job number: R-20261824

Equal Opportunity & Belonging

FNBO believes that the quality of our employee experience is at the heart of our customer experience. One key pillar of our intended employee experience is Belonging. Belonging means we are committed to fostering a workplace culture where employees of all backgrounds feel valued, recognized, and empowered to be their authentic selves—no matter their role or where they are in their journey.

FNBO is an equal opportunity employer for all employees and applicants and makes employment decisions without regard to status or identity.

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