FinOps Asset Analyst: Cloud Cost Optimizer & Governance

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in the United States is seeking a seasoned FinOps and IT Asset Management professional to optimize cost, governance, and accountability across cloud and technology budgets. You will partner with technology and finance teams to monitor spend and drive efficiency across cost centers.

Responsibilities include implementing showback/chargeback models, evaluating cost data, and leading improvements in IT asset management practices to support audit readiness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years IT asset management experience managing multiple projects.
• Experience with budgeting, prioritization, and stakeholder expectations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and optimize operational and financial processes to improve cost efficiency and transparency.
• Partner with technology, finance, and business stakeholders to manage budgets and monitor spend.
• Analyze cost and usage data across cloud environments to identify optimization opportunities.
• Implement showback/chargeback models to increase visibility of technology spend.
• Identify and execute cost-saving initiatives (rightsizing, license optimization, decommissioning).
• Establish financial governance and cost-management best practices for audit readiness.
• Collaborate on cross-functional initiatives aligning tech delivery with financial objectives.
• Provide guidance on FinOps principles and cost optimization to team members.
• Contribute to IT Asset Management best practices and procedures.

Skills

FinOps experience

Cost optimization

Budget management

Data analysis

Excel reporting

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

5+ years IT asset management

Project management

Tools

Azure

Google Cloud

IT Asset Management software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in the United States is seeking a seasoned FinOps and IT Asset Management professional to optimize cost, governance, and accountability across cloud and technology budgets. You will partner with technology and finance teams to monitor spend and drive efficiency across cost centers.

Responsibilities include implementing showback/chargeback models, evaluating cost data, and leading improvements in IT asset management practices to support audit readiness