> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/656228-staff-cloud-finops-analyst-eng](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/656228-staff-cloud-finops-analyst-eng). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Cloud FinOps Analyst- Eng - **Company:** UKG Inc. - **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $129,500.0 - $186,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Oracle (Applications), SAP (Applications), Systems Integration, Google Cloud, Flexera, Multi-Cloud - **Published:** June 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/53b14074-8b6d-489d-8a92-e7545239a2d0 ## About the Role Experience: 5+ years in FinOps or cloud financial management roles. Minimum 2+ years hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform billing concepts. Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Excel and enterprise financial systems (SAP, Oracle). Familiarity with cloud-native cost tools (Google Billing, AWS Cost Explorer) and third-party FinOps platforms (Flexera, CloudHealth, Cloudability etc). Core Competencies: Budget governance and forecasting. Cost allocation and tagging strategies. Advanced data analysis and executive reporting. Strong collaboration and communication skills across technical and financial teams., FinOps Certified Practitioner or Professional. Experience with multi-cloud environments (Google Cloud Platform, AWS and Azure,). Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA preferred). ## Description As a Sr Staff FinOps Analyst, you will play a critical role in embedding financial accountability and cost optimization into our cloud strategy. This position combines expertise in public cloud cost governance, cost allocation, and data analysis with strategic leadership to integrate cost awareness into architecture and design decisions. You will partner with engineering, finance, and business leaders to deliver actionable insights, optimize cloud spend, and standardize governance practices across the enterprise., Governance & Strategic Leadership FinOps governance and rhythms of business, including forecasting, budgeting, optimization tracking, and reporting. Act as the Resident FinOps practitioner for Strategic Line of Business driving public cloud governance and accountability. Establish long-range plans and monthly forecasts for Google Cloud Platform cloud cost and usage. Define and manage Business Unit's Economics, KPIs and metrics, ensuring transparency and measurable success. Cost Awareness & Architecture Integration Embed cost "shift-left" principles into design and architecture by integrating cost into guardrails. Provide cost-to-serve insights to inform pricing strategies and capacity planning decisions. Optimization & Enablement Support commitment strategies and partner with engineering on forecasting and budgets. Drive tagging, allocations, and unit-cost visibility across services and teams. Identify and track optimizations and realized savings; accelerate optimization initiatives across pillars. Standardize forecasting and planning processes; enable engineers with education, dashboards, and anomaly triage. Coordinate tooling access and implementation for cost management and reporting. Collaboration & Demand Planning Collaborate on demand planning underpinned by application, services and customer migration. 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