Senior Cloud FinOps Analyst

Jobgether; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote for US-based candidates

Comprehensive health benefits

Long-term incentive program

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a Senior Cloud FinOps Analyst to optimize cloud spend for a growing B2B SaaS environment. You will analyze usage and cost data across AWS/Azure/GCP to uncover savings opportunities and balance risk with operational needs.

You will model finances, develop discount strategies, and drive data-driven cost management across a globally distributed team. Remote-friendly US-based role with strong growth potential.

Qualifications

• Experience in Cloud FinOps with AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Strong financial modeling and data analysis skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and SQL knowledge.
• Ability to translate cloud cost data into optimization plans.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Independent ownership of cost optimization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Own cloud cost analysis and optimization strategies.
• Model finances to maximize savings while managing risk.
• Identify trends and opportunities across AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Develop and refine discount strategies (RI, Savings Plans, CU Discounts).
• Investigate anomalies and drive cost-management decisions.
• Collaborate with teams to implement cost-saving actions.
• Continuously evaluate spending strategies for performance.

Skills

FinOps experience

AWS/Azure/GCP

Financial modeling

Excel

SQL

BI tools

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Independent problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Data Analytics/CS

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Excel

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Cloud FinOps Analyst based in the United States. Join a growing B2B SaaS environment developing advanced technology to optimize cloud infrastructure spending. As a Senior Cloud FinOps Analyst, you will analyze cloud usage and cost data to uncover savings opportunities and improve financial efficiency across major cloud platforms. You will play a key role in optimizing committed-use discounts and developing cost strategies that balance savings with operational risk. Working with large-scale cloud spending data, you will identify inefficiencies, investigate anomalies, and turn complex financial insights into actionable recommendations. This role combines cloud financial management, data analytics, and problem-solving in a technology-driven environment. You will have the opportunity to make a measurable impact on cloud cost optimization while contributing to an innovative, globally distributed team.

Accountabilities

As a Senior Cloud FinOps Analyst, you will take ownership of cloud cost analysis and optimization strategies, using financial modeling and technical insights to maximize savings and improve spending efficiency.

• Analyze cloud usage, consumption, and cost data to identify trends, spending patterns, and optimization opportunities.
• Optimize committed-use discount instruments across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, Committed Use Discounts, and Sustained Use Discounts.
• Develop and refine cloud discount strategies to maximize savings while accounting for usage patterns, financial commitments, and operational risks.
• Identify and resolve inefficiencies, anomalies, and edge cases affecting cloud cost optimization strategies.
• Use analytical insights and financial modeling to support informed, data-driven cost management decisions.
• Investigate complex cost-related issues, identify root causes, and drive them through to resolution.
• Continuously evaluate cloud spending strategies to improve financial performance and optimization outcomes.

Requirements

The ideal candidate combines hands-on FinOps expertise with strong financial and analytical capabilities, enabling them to translate complex cloud cost data into effective optimization strategies.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, such as Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in Cloud Financial Operations (FinOps), working with AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Expert-level understanding of cloud committed-discount instruments, including Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, Committed Use Discounts, and Sustained Use Discounts.
• Strong proficiency in analytical tools, financial modeling, and data analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using SQL and business intelligence (BI) tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret complex cloud cost data, identify optimization opportunities, and make risk-conscious recommendations.
• Strong ownership mindset, with the ability to investigate issues, understand root causes, and drive solutions independently.

Benefits

• Annual base salary of $100,000-$140,000 , depending on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Long-term incentive program.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Fully remote opportunity for U.S.-based candidates.
• Opportunity to join a financially stable, cash-positive startup with an experienced leadership team.
• Innovative, collaborative, and professional work environment.
• Culture focused on productivity, with minimal unnecessary meetings.