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The Judge Group

Cloud Financial Analyst (Chicago)

The Judge Group, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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About the Role We are seeking an

IT Planning & Analytics

to lead initiatives that optimize cloud investments and enhance IT cost transparency. In this role, you will design and implement cost management frameworks, ensuring efficient and cost-effective use of public cloud resources. You will also mature the IT Cost Transparency module in Apptio and play a key role in technology budget governance, planning, and forecasting.

What Youll Do Prepare and analyze public cloud forecasts and budgets; monitor financial performance and recommend optimization strategies. Apply the

FinOps framework

to maximize business value from cloud investments, collaborating with business, engineering, and finance teams. Design, configure, validate, and maintain cloud transparency and total cost of ownership (TCO) reporting. Model complex business problems, uncover insights, and identify opportunities using data mining and visualization techniques. Participate in budget and forecast reviews to ensure consolidation and rationalization. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelors degree in Information Systems, Business Management, Finance, or related field. 8+ years of relevant experience in IT financial analytics or technology business management. Hands-on experience with

FinOps

and cloud cost modeling. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with advanced proficiency in MS Excel. Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications MBA or graduate-level coursework. Experience in highly regulated industries (e.g., capital markets). Certifications such as

FinOps Certified Practitioner ,

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner , or TBM certifications (CTBME, RTBMA, ETBMA). Familiarity with tools like

Apptio One ,

Cloudability ,

CloudHealth ,

AWS Cost Explorer , and

AWS QuickSight .

Technical Skills Expertise in IT cost modeling and cloud financial management. Strong data transformation and visualization capabilities. Ability to identify insights and opportunities through advanced analytics.

Salay: $135-$155k + bonus