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# Cloud FinOps Analyst

- **Company:** Hastings Direct
- **Location:** Bexhill, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Kusto Query Language, Cloud Platform System, Snowflake, Cloud Optimization
- **Published:** May 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/jobad/gb4b37f3e2b6a87170a610593ae72c55df

## About the Role

* Strong Financial analysis with the ability to develop and present financial analysis of a client's spend and make related recommendations.
 * Passion for cloud technology and ability to articulate the cloud value proposition in both technical and financial aspects
 * Persistent, tenacious and ability to navigate challenging business situations constantly finding opportunities to drive value
 * Fundamental understanding of a cloud platform and its usage and cost dynamics, with knowledge of Azure, Snowflake, Kubecost and KQL as a plus.

## Description

We're a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become The Best and Biggest in the UK market. Over the past few years, we've made significant investments in our data and tech capabilities, particularly within our CIO function. Our CIO team is at the forefront of driving innovation and ensuring our technology infrastructure supports our ambitious goals. We've nurtured our 4Cs culture, fostering collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.
We're proud of the journey we're on as a company and know that our continued success will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues. The CIO team plays a crucial role in this journey, working on cutting-edge projects that enhance our digital presence and improve customer engagement.
We are seeking a Cloud FinOps Analyst to join the Change and Governance FinOps team. As a Cloud FinOps Analyst you will be involved in producing cloud usage and cost insights, implementing governance & control measures and help track optimisation initiatives., * Cloud Cost Analysis: Monitor and analyse cloud infrastructure costs, identify trends, and provide insights and recommendations for optimizing costs.

 * Cost Optimization: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and track cost-saving strategies such as rightsizing instances, leveraging reserved instances, and identifying areas of cost optimization.
 * Cloud Usage Tracking: Maintain a detailed understanding of cloud resource usage patterns, identify areas of overutilization or waste, and implement measures to improve resource efficiency.
 * Budget Management: Assist in developing and managing cloud infrastructure budgets, track actual costs against budgeted amounts, and provide regular reports to stakeholders.
 * Financial Reporting: Generate accurate and timely financial reports related to cloud costs, including cost allocation and chargeback, to support decision-making processes.


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