FinOps Analyst: Cloud Cost Governance & Optimization

Acadian Asset Management; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Wellness offerings

Job summary

Acadian Asset Management is looking for a professional to lead Cloud Financial Operations in Boston. The candidate will manage a multi-million dollar cloud budget, ensuring cost transparency and efficiency across AWS and Kubernetes environments.

The ideal applicant has 5+ years of experience in cloud budget management, strong knowledge of AWS cost management tools, and proven analytical skills. The position supports a hybrid work environment and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience managing cloud budgets.
• Strong analytical mindset and communication skills.
• Understanding of modern cloud architectures.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage cloud cost visibility and reporting.
• Develop financial models for cloud capacity planning.
• Optimize spend across AWS services including EC2 and S3.

Skills

AWS cost management

Cloud budget optimization

Financial modeling

Kubernetes cost management

Tableau

Python

SQL

Cost allocation strategies

Education

BS in Computer Science, Finance, Engineering, or related field

Tools

AWS Cost Management Tools

Tableau

Job description

Acadian Asset Management is looking for a professional to lead Cloud Financial Operations in Boston. The candidate will manage a multi-million dollar cloud budget, ensuring cost transparency and efficiency across AWS and Kubernetes environments.

The ideal applicant has 5+ years of experience in cloud budget management, strong knowledge of AWS cost management tools, and proven analytical skills. The position supports a hybrid work environment and offers competitive compensation and benefits.