Business Analyst

IBM

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(722)

Bengaluru, India (Remote)

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    Position summary

    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

    Why you should apply for a job to IBM:

  • 4.4/5 in supportive management
  • 82% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 80% would recommend this company to other women
  • 91% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.