FinOps Data Analyst — Azure Cost & Insights

Skywalk Global; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Skywalk Global is seeking a Data Analyst to support cost optimization and strategic planning across Azure cloud services and on-premises workloads. This onsite role in Richmond, VA focuses on turning IT financial data into clear reporting, forecasts, and insights that help teams align spending with operational realities.

Responsibilities include developing Power BI dashboards, variance analysis of IT spend, and data maintenance from Apptio, Azure Portal, and SharePoint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in relevant roles.
• Advanced Power BI proficiency including Power Query and DAX; advanced Excel and data visualization best practices.
• 5+ years data modeling and data manipulation across heterogeneous sources.
• 5+ years familiarity with Azure cost management, Apptio, and cloud billing structures.
• Knowledge of server migration strategies and workload cost modeling.
• Ability to translate technical data into insights for technical teams and managers.
• FinOps certification or training.
• Experience with Azure Reserved Instances and Just-In-Time capacity planning.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture and IT planning frameworks.
• Ability to work independently and update data with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Analyze IT financial data across Azure and VITA environments, including consumption, billing, and chargeback models.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards to track cost trends and migration impacts.
• Conduct variance analysis for monthly/annual IT spend; flag anomalies and savings opportunities.
• Maintain datasets from Apptio, Azure Portal, and SharePoint for accuracy.
• Document processes used for financial reporting and analysis.
• Collaborate with cloud, I&O, and finance to ensure cost models reflect operations.
• Model server cost scenarios to support Azure migration planning.
• Provide FinOps insights on cost drivers and utilization patterns.

Skills

Power BI

Power Query

DAX

Advanced Excel

Data Visualization

Data Modeling

Data Manipulation

Azure Cost Management

Just-In-Time (JIT) capacity planning

FinOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

DAX

Excel

Azure

Apptio

Azure Portal

SharePoint

Azure Reserved Instances

Just-In-Time (JIT)

Job description

Skywalk Global is seeking a Data Analyst to support cost optimization and strategic planning across Azure cloud services and on-premises workloads. This onsite role in Richmond, VA focuses on turning IT financial data into clear reporting, forecasts, and insights that help teams align spending with operational realities.

Responsibilities include developing Power BI dashboards, variance analysis of IT spend, and data maintenance from Apptio, Azure Portal, and SharePoint.