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The Judge Group

Cloud FinOps Analyst

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

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Our client is currently seeking a

Cloud Financial Analyst

Full time Direct hire

Hybrid to downtown Chicago (3 days a week onsite)

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technology management and IT financial analytics, playing a key role in governance for technology budget planning and forecasting.

Responsibilities

Prepare and analyze public cloud forecasts and budgets; monitor financial performance and recommend optimization strategies.

Design, implement, and monitor financial infrastructure metrics.

Apply the FinOps framework to maximize business value of public cloud investments, collaborating with business, engineering, and finance teams.

Partner cross-functionally to plan and execute cloud optimization opportunities while ensuring compliance with governance controls.

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 review processes to ensure consolidation and rationalization.

Qualifications

Previous experience in FinOps with a strong background in Technology Business Management (TBM) or IT Finance.

Experience modeling cloud service costs and IT expenses (including application TCO and business capability TCO).

Strong ability to work across multiple levels of management and departments.

Highly motivated, with ownership of projects and ability to deliver solutions on time and within budget.

Technical Skills

Proficiency with Apptio One, Cloudability, CloudHealth, AWS Cost Explorer, AWS QuickSight, or similar IT cost modeling tools.

Advanced data transformation skills using MS Excel.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.

Ability to use data mining and visualization techniques to identify insights and opportunities.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Certifications (Preferred)

FinOps Certification, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, or other cloud certifications.

Certified TBM Executive (CTBME), Recognized TBMA (RTBMA), Elite TBMA (ETBMA).

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Business Management, Finance, or related field.

MBA or related graduate coursework a plus.

Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience.

Salary Range: $130k- $155k + Bonus

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Information Technology and Finance

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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