Cloud FinOps Analyst

• Manage and optimize financial operations within the Azure cloud environment, focusing on cost management, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Drive FinOps adoption and maturity by working with key stakeholders to embed financial/cost management (FinOps) practices into their day-to-day operations.
• Develop and enforce financial governance policies and procedures for Azure resources.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to create and maintain financial dashboards and reports.
• Implement cost-saving strategies and identify opportunities to maximize return on investment (ROI) for Azure services.
• Conduct in-depth cost analysis to identify cost drivers and areas for improvement.
• Assist in the development of financial models and scenarios to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies and regulatory requirements related to cloud spending.
• Provide training and support to team members on Azure cost management tools and best practices.
• Stay current with the latest Azure cost management tools, services, and industry trends.

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or experience in a related field.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Azure cost management tools.
• Strong understanding of cloud financial governance and best practices.
• Experience with public cloud financial components/concepts, e.g., cost & usage reports, reserved instances, savings plans, committed use discounts, enterprise discount programs, spot pricing, etc.
• Experience with financial reporting and dashboard tools, such as Power BI.
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure, services, and pricing models.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on cost efficiency and optimization.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Azure Data Explorer (Kusto), SQL, Power Query/DAX, PowerShell (Preferred).
• FinOps Certified Practitioner or relevant Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure FinOps, Azure Cost Management).
• Love of technology, data, and automation., The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States., Accounting, Analysis Skills, Automation, Best Practices, Budgeting, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Construction Management, Corporate Finance, Corporate Policies, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Cost Forecasting, Cost Reporting, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Decision Support, Ecosystems, Finance, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Operations, Financial Policies, Financial Procedures, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Industry/Trade Analysis, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Windows Azure, Power BI, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Product Pricing, Professional Services, Public Cloud, Public Finance, Regulatory Requirements, Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, Return on Investment (ROI), SQL (Structured Query Language), Team Player, Technical Strategy, Training/Teaching, Windows PowerShell

WSP Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employees career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the worlds leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors, and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employees career. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals, and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

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