Request Technology, LLC
Lead IT Planning & Analytics Specialist Apptio AWS
Request Technology, LLC, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Lead IT Planning & Analytics Specialist with strong Apptio and AWS experience. Candidate will be responsible for measuring and monitoring the performance of the public cloud investments and maturing the IT Cost Transparency module in Apptio. This role ensures the efficient and cost‑effective use of cloud resources by implementing cost management frameworks to support organizational objectives.
Responsibilities
Prepare and analyze public cloud forecasts and budgets.
Monitor and analyze public cloud financial performance and recommend strategies for optimization.
Design, implement, and monitor financial infrastructure metrics.
Apply the FinOps framework to maximize the business value of the public cloud with coordination across business, engineering, and finance teams.
Partner cross‑functionally to plan and execute cloud optimization opportunities and comply with associated governance controls.
Design, configure, validate, and maintain cloud transparency and total cost of ownership reporting.
Model complex business problems, discover business insights, and identify opportunities using mining and visualization techniques.
Participate in review process to ensure overall budget/forecast consolidation and rationalization.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Previous work experience in FinOps required with a strong background in Technology Business Management or IT Finance.
Experience modeling cloud service costs required.
Experience financially modeling IT expenses such as application TCO and business capability TCO; preferred cost modeling experience includes data centers, network, end‑user compute, storage, virtual environments, application development, and IT operations.
Highly motivated individual that assumes ownership of their projects; ability to provide solutions that meet business objectives and deliver on time, on budget, with a high degree of quality.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively with multiple levels of management and staff across the organization.
Previous work experience in a highly regulated, capital markets company preferred.
Technical Skills
Experience with Apptio One, Cloudability, CloudHealth, AWS Cost Explorer, AWS QuickSight, or detailed IT cost models required.
Expert with numbers; advanced analytical skills.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment.
Ability to use mining and visualization techniques to spotlight insights and opportunities.
Strong communication and presentation skills required.
Certifications
FinOps Certification, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, or other cloud certifications preferred.
Education and Background
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Business Management, Finance, or related field.
MBA or related graduate level coursework a plus.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Information Technology
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Responsibilities
Prepare and analyze public cloud forecasts and budgets.
Monitor and analyze public cloud financial performance and recommend strategies for optimization.
Design, implement, and monitor financial infrastructure metrics.
Apply the FinOps framework to maximize the business value of the public cloud with coordination across business, engineering, and finance teams.
Partner cross‑functionally to plan and execute cloud optimization opportunities and comply with associated governance controls.
Design, configure, validate, and maintain cloud transparency and total cost of ownership reporting.
Model complex business problems, discover business insights, and identify opportunities using mining and visualization techniques.
Participate in review process to ensure overall budget/forecast consolidation and rationalization.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Previous work experience in FinOps required with a strong background in Technology Business Management or IT Finance.
Experience modeling cloud service costs required.
Experience financially modeling IT expenses such as application TCO and business capability TCO; preferred cost modeling experience includes data centers, network, end‑user compute, storage, virtual environments, application development, and IT operations.
Highly motivated individual that assumes ownership of their projects; ability to provide solutions that meet business objectives and deliver on time, on budget, with a high degree of quality.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively with multiple levels of management and staff across the organization.
Previous work experience in a highly regulated, capital markets company preferred.
Technical Skills
Experience with Apptio One, Cloudability, CloudHealth, AWS Cost Explorer, AWS QuickSight, or detailed IT cost models required.
Expert with numbers; advanced analytical skills.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment.
Ability to use mining and visualization techniques to spotlight insights and opportunities.
Strong communication and presentation skills required.
Certifications
FinOps Certification, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, or other cloud certifications preferred.
Education and Background
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Business Management, Finance, or related field.
MBA or related graduate level coursework a plus.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Information Technology
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