Business Analyst

in business, economics, computer science, or a related field. You should have 3+ years of experience in business analysis (preferably in cloud computing or IT infrastructure), strong analytical skills (proficient in e.g., Excel, SQL, Python), strong financial/business acumen, knowledge of financial modeling and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis, and excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. You should be willing to roll-up your sleeves and be ok with agility, ambiguity, and a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze cloud costs and spending trends.

• Develop and maintain financial models to forecast cloud costs and identify areas for potential savings

• Create and implement strategies for inventory optimization

• Manage and optimize software licenses across the organization to reduce unnecessary expenditure

• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to implement cost-saving measures

• Conduct regular audits of cloud resources to identify underutilized or idle assets

• Develop KPIs and metrics to track the effectiveness of cost optimization initiatives

• Stay updated on new technologies and pricing models to identify cost-saving opportunities

• Work closely with the procurement and finance teams to develop automated workflows and data feeds from various systems to build data pipelines and reporting capabilities

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, computer science, engineering, data science, or a related field

• 3+ years of experience in business analysis, preferably in cloud computing or IT infrastructure

• Proficient in excel and financial modeling frameworks (Including Total Cost of Ownership)

• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Knowledge of analytic and BI tools such as Apptio, IBM Cognos
• Experience with one or more major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Familiarity with IT asset management principles
• Knowledge of FinOps practices and tools
• Experience with automation and scripting for resource management
• Experience with cloud management and cost optimization tools
• Solid understanding of cloud computing concepts, pricing models, and licensing structures