Senior Cloud FinOps Analyst

Red Hat Limited; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in open source solutions is seeking a Senior Cloud FinOps Analyst to optimize cloud costs and drive financial strategies across hybrid cloud environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in cloud financial management and tools, alongside excellent communication and analytical skills. In this role, you will manage vendor relationships and implement strategies to enhance resource utilization, ensuring financial efficiency in an innovative tech environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Retirement 401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Paid parental leave plans for all new parents

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cloud financial operations or cost optimization.
• Experience with major cloud providers: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud.
• Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze cloud cost trends and identify optimization opportunities.
• Support contract negotiations with cloud vendors for cost-effective terms.
• Develop and maintain financial models to forecast cloud costs.

Skills

Cloud financial management

Cost optimization

Analytical skills

Communication

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Business Administration

Tools

AWS Cost Explorer

Cloudability

Tableau

Power BI

JIRA

Job description

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Senior Cloud FinOps Analyst

Apply remote type Onsite locations Raleigh time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-048288

Are you a data-driven strategist with a passion for optimizing cloud costs? Do you have experience managing complex multicloud environments and implementing cost-saving strategies? Red Hat's Hybrid Cloud Management (HCM) team is seeking a Senior Cloud FinOps Analyst to combine your cloud expertise with financial insight to optimize resource usage and drive financial strategies across our hybrid cloud environments.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cloud financial management, a solid understanding of major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), and the ability to connect technical teams with finance leadership. In this role, you'll use cloud financial management tools to monitor, forecast, and automate cost optimization strategies, ensuring efficient cloud resource utilization, particularly around Red Hat OpenShift on AWS (ROSA) and Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO).

You'll also use tools like AWS Cost Explorer and Cloudability to track, analyze, and optimize cloud spending. Additionally, you'll manage vendor relationships to secure the best pricing and cost structures for our cloud services.

The preferred location for this role is our Raleigh, NC office, but exceptional remote candidates based in North America will also be considered.

What you will do

• Analyze cloud cost trends to identify optimization opportunities and improve resource efficiency

• Support contract negotiations, SLAs, and pricing with cloud vendors to ensure cost-effective terms

• Develop and maintain financial models to forecast cloud costs based on historical data and usage patterns

• Implement FinOps processes and tools to improve visibility and accountability in cloud spending

• Create and present cloud cost reports and dashboards to management for decision-making

• Collaborate with teams to forecast, track, and manage cloud expenses, ensuring alignment with budgets

• Oversee vendor performance, check invoice accuracy, and ensure compliance with contracts and financial goals

• Work with procurement to manage and track cloud service purchase orders, ensuring budget compliance

• Serve as the primary contact for cloud service providers and vendors

• Address vendor issues, including bug reports and enhancement requests (RFEs)

• Communicate cloud cost data and insights to both technical and non-technical teams to promote financial awareness

What you will bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Business Administration, or related field

• 5+ years of experience in cloud financial operations or cost optimization in a large enterprise

• Strong experience with cloud cost management tools (e.g., CloudHealth, Cloudability, AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management) and financial software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

• Strong understanding of cloud pricing, billing, and optimization

• Experience managing projects in a technical environment, using tools like JIRA

• Vendor management experience

• Strong analytical skills with a focus on identifying issues, solutions, and continuous improvement

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical teams

• Detail-oriented with a knack for identifying cost-saving opportunities

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

The following will be considered a plus:

• Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., FinOps Certified Practitioner)

• Experience in Kubernetes, OpenShift or other cloud-native technologies

• Familiarity with Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO) and Red Hat OpenShift on AWS (ROSA)

• 1+ years of experience working within the Hybrid Cloud Management organization

The salary range for this position is $86,770.00 - $138,850.00. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.

Pay Transparency

Red Hat determines compensation based on several factors including but not limited to job location, experience, applicable skills and training, external market value, and internal pay equity. Annual salary is one component of Red Hat’s compensation package. This position may also be eligible for bonus, commission, and/or equity. For positions with Remote-US locations, the actual salary range for the position may differ based on location but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience.

About Red Hat

Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.

Benefits
● Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
● Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
● Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
● Retirement 401(k) with employer match
● Paid time off and holidays
● Paid parental leave plans for all new parents
● Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave
● Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!

Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, permanent associates at Red Hat located in the United States.

Inclusion at Red Hat
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About Red Hat

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