FinOps Data Analyst: Azure Cost Modeling & Forecasting

Zohorecruit; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Novalink Solutions LLC in Richmond, VA seeks a Data Analyst 3 to analyze IT financial data across Azure and VITA, and to build Power BI dashboards for cost visibility. The role supports migration planning and FinOps cost modeling in collaboration with cloud and finance teams.

The ideal candidate has a Finance/Data Analytics background, strong Power BI and Excel skills, and experience with Azure cost management and data from multiple sources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field.
• Advanced Power BI (Power Query, DAX) and Excel; strong data visualization.
• Data modeling across multiple heterogeneous sources.
• High familiarity with Azure cost management, Apptio, and cloud billing.
• Understanding server migration strategies and cost modeling.
• Translate technical data into actionable insights for teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze IT financial data across Azure and VITA environments.
• Develop Power BI dashboards to visualize cost trends and migration impacts.
• Perform variance analysis on IT spend and identify savings.
• Maintain datasets from Apptio, Azure Portal, and SharePoint.
• Document processes for financial reporting and analysis.
• Collaborate with cloud, I&O, and finance stakeholders.
• Model server cost scenarios for Azure migration planning.
• Contribute to FinOps strategy with cost drivers insights.

Skills

Power BI

Power Query

DAX

Excel Advanced

Data Visualization

Data Modeling

Azure Cost Management

Cloud Billing

Server Migration

Cost Modeling

Insight Translation

Education

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

Job description

Novalink Solutions LLC in Richmond, VA seeks a Data Analyst 3 to analyze IT financial data across Azure and VITA, and to build Power BI dashboards for cost visibility. The role supports migration planning and FinOps cost modeling in collaboration with cloud and finance teams.

The ideal candidate has a Finance/Data Analytics background, strong Power BI and Excel skills, and experience with Azure cost management and data from multiple sources.