FinOps Engineer

MoonWise Career; United States; Sur place; USD 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Professional development

Career growth opportunities

Exposure to cloud billing andReporting

Collaborative work environment

Résumé du poste

MoonWise Career is seeking an Entry-Level FinOps Engineer to join our cloud and finance operations team. You will monitor cloud spending, analyze usage and cost trends, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support cloud financial management practices.

This role is suitable for recent graduates and aspiring professionals interested in cloud computing, data analysis, financial operations, and cost optimization across cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, Business Analytics, or related field, or equivalent practical knowledge.
• Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts and services.
• Familiarity with at least one cloud platform: AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Basic knowledge of spreadsheets, data analysis, and reporting using Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
• Understanding of budgeting, cost tracking, financial reporting, or resource utilization concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and communicate findings clearly.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to learn cloud cost optimization tools and FinOps practices.

Responsabilités

• Monitor and analyze cloud spending, usage patterns, and billing reports.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to optimize cloud infrastructure costs.
• Prepare regular cloud cost reports, dashboards, and financial summaries.
• Track cloud budgets, spending forecasts, and cost allocation across departments or projects.
• Support cloud resource tagging and cost categorization to improve financial visibility.
• Analyze resource utilization and identify underused or idle cloud resources.
• Collaborate with cloud engineering, DevOps, finance, and infrastructure teams to improve cost efficiency.
• Assist with budget alerts and monitoring for unexpected increases in cloud spending.
• Help implement cloud cost optimization recommendations, including resource rightsizing and storage optimization.
• Support the use of cloud cost management tools and reporting platforms.
• Maintain documentation related to cloud expenditure, cost‑saving initiatives, and financial operations.
• Contribute to cloud financial governance and cost management best practices.

Connaissances

Data Analysis

Cost Optimization

Cloud Cost Management

Budgeting & Forecasting

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Formation

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Finance/Business Analytics

Outils

Power BI

Tableau

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

SQL

Python

Description du poste

We are seeking a motivated and analytical Entry-Level FinOps Engineer to join our cloud and finance operations team. The ideal candidate will help monitor cloud spending, analyze usage and cost trends, identify cost‑saving opportunities, and support cloud financial management practices.

This role is suitable for recent graduates and aspiring professionals interested in cloud computing, data analysis, financial operations, and cost optimization across cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze cloud spending, usage patterns, and billing reports.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to optimize cloud infrastructure costs.
• Prepare regular cloud cost reports, dashboards, and financial summaries.
• Track cloud budgets, spending forecasts, and cost allocation across departments or projects.
• Support cloud resource tagging and cost categorization to improve financial visibility.
• Analyze resource utilization and identify underused or idle cloud resources.
• Collaborate with cloud engineering, DevOps, finance, and infrastructure teams to improve cost efficiency.
• Assist with budget alerts and monitoring for unexpected increases in cloud spending.
• Help implement cloud cost optimization recommendations, including resource rightsizing and storage optimization.
• Support the use of cloud cost management tools and reporting platforms.
• Maintain documentation related to cloud expenditure, cost‑saving initiatives, and financial operations.
• Contribute to cloud financial governance and cost management best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, Business Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent practical knowledge.
• Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts and services.
• Familiarity with at least one cloud platform: AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Basic knowledge of spreadsheets, data analysis, and reporting using Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
• Understanding of budgeting, cost tracking, financial reporting, or resource utilization concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and communicate findings clearly.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to learn cloud cost optimization tools and FinOps practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Budgets, Azure Cost Management, or Google Cloud Billing reports.
• Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools.
• Basic knowledge of SQL or Python for data analysis and automation.
• Understanding of cloud pricing models, including pay-as-you-go, reserved capacity, and usage-based billing.
• Familiarity with cloud resource tagging, cost allocation, and budget forecasting.
• Awareness of the FinOps Framework and its core principles.
• Relevant certifications, such as FinOps Certified Practitioner or introductory cloud certifications, are an advantage.

Technical Skills

Data Analysis

Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets

Power BI, Tableau

Programming

Basic Python or SQL

Rightsizing, idle resource identification, usage analysis

Financial Operations

Budgeting, forecasting, cost allocation, variance analysis

FinOps Practices

What We Offer

• Opportunities to develop practical cloud financial management skills.
• Exposure to cloud billing, cost optimization, and financial reporting tools.
• Collaboration with cloud engineering, DevOps, and finance professionals.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Potential career growth into FinOps Engineering, Cloud Cost Optimization, Cloud Financial Analysis, or Cloud Operations.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with data, understanding technology costs, and finding ways to improve financial efficiency. Candidates with academic projects, internships, cloud labs, financial analysis experience, or entry‑level cloud certifications are encouraged to apply.