FinOps Data Analyst - Hybrid Azure Cost Optimization

Dia Software Solutions; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DIA SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS LLC is seeking a Sr Data Analyst to analyze IT financial data for Azure and on-prem workloads, develop Power BI dashboards, and support cost optimization initiatives in a hybrid VA-based role.

The candidate will perform variance analysis, maintain datasets from Apptio and cloud sources, and collaborate with cloud, I&O, and finance teams to align cost models with operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field.
• Advanced Power BI skills including Power Query and DAX, Excel advanced, and data visualization best practices.
• Experience with data modeling and data manipulation to integrate data from multiple sources.
• High familiarity with Azure cost management, Apptio, and cloud billing structures.
• Understanding of server migration strategies and workload cost modeling.
• Ability to translate technical data into insights for technical teams and managers.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret IT financial data across Azure and VITA environments, including consumption, billing, and chargeback models.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports to visualize cost trends, server migration impacts, and workload optimization opportunities.
• Perform variance analysis on monthly and annual IT spend, identifying anomalies and opportunities for savings.
• Manually maintain and enhance datasets from Apptio, Azure Portal, and SharePoint sources to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Document processes and procedures for financial reporting and analysis.
• Collaborate with the technical cloud team, I&O team and finance stakeholders to align cost models with operational realities.
• Support Azure migration planning by modeling server cost scenarios and forecasting reserve capacity needs.
• Contribute to FinOps strategy development by providing insights on cost drivers and utilization patterns.

Skills

Power BI

Excel

Data visualization

Data modeling

Azure cost management

Education

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

Tools

Apptio

Azure Portal

SharePoint

Job description

DIA SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS LLC is seeking a Sr Data Analyst to analyze IT financial data for Azure and on-prem workloads, develop Power BI dashboards, and support cost optimization initiatives in a hybrid VA-based role.

The candidate will perform variance analysis, maintain datasets from Apptio and cloud sources, and collaborate with cloud, I&O, and finance teams to align cost models with operations.