Cloud FinOps Analyst – Cox

At RapidScale, exceptional technology is powered by exceptional people. As a growing leader in secure, reliable managed cloud solutions, we help SMBs and enterprises alike simplify IT and unleash innovation. With a broad portfolio spanning AWS, Azure and Google to a full set of Private Cloud and Cybersecurity solutions, RapidScale helps companies turn technology into their biggest competitive advantage.  As part of the Cox family of companies, we offer best-in-class benefits, a commitment to work-life balance, and an award-winning workplace experience.

Position Overview:

Reporting into the Director of FinOps, the Cloud Cost Analyst will be responsible for conducting high-level analysis of cloud cost data for both client and internal departments. In this role you will use insights from your analysis to develop and execute cost savings strategies. You will also be asked to consult with clients to build custom cost reports and alerts as well as work with the internal billing team to help onboard new clients and assist in reconciling billing data.  Candidate will also be responsible for managing 3rd party Cloud vendor contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze cloud data to identify cost optimization opportunities and create specific recommendations

• Review cost optimization recommendations with clients and business unit stakeholders and support rightsizing of usage and spend.

• Drive cost savings through identifying and purchasing reserved instances or savings plans and exchanging reserved instances on a regular basis.

• Create reports and alerts to track spending trends and the impact of cost optimizations

• Consult with clients as a cost optimization subject matter expert for AWS and Azure

• Work with the Accounting dept to ensure cloud billing data is processed and billed correctly

• Manage 3rd party Cloud vendor contracts.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 6 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 4 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience; or 10 years’ experience in a related field

• Requires strong background in finance, preferably in technology services, with considerable analytical skills, and the ability to take raw data, analyze it and present it to senior management to aid in the decision-making process across key areas of business.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with finance and business partners at varying levels of the organization, including senior management.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in cloud cost management or relevant work experience.

• Experience with SaaS technologies, costing models and cloud costing products (Power BI, Tableau, CloudHealth, Cloudcheckr, etc.)

• Experience with at least 1 cloud billing system (AWS or Azure)