FinOps Analyst

Summary

Join MetroStar as a FinOps Analyst and be responsible for managing IT costs and utilization across various platforms. Collaborate with IT and finance teams to optimize spending, develop insightful reports, and identify cost-saving opportunities. You will leverage your expertise in cloud platforms, financial modeling, and data analysis to ensure accurate financial planning and projections. This role requires a Secret security clearance and experience in FinOps or a similar field. MetroStar offers a generous benefits package, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

• An active U.S. Government issued Secret security clearance (or higher)
• 3+ years of experience in a FinOps, cloud financial management, or similar role
• Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their cost management tools (e.g., AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and metrics
• Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting
• Expertise in Excel and financial reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Understanding of cloud economics and pricing models
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with IT product teams to identify elements of total cost and measures of utilization
• Monitor, analyze, and report on costs and utilization across products, cloud providers, and classification levels
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track expenditures and utilization
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and provide recommendations for optimization
• Analyze variances between actual spend and budgeted amounts, providing insights and corrective actions
• Collaborate with finance and engineering teams to ensure accurate financial planning
• Identify opportunities for automation in FinOps to improve efficiency
• Work with engineering teams to automate cost management and reporting
• Continuously explore new tools and technologies that can enhance FinOps capabilities

Benefits

• A generous benefits package
• Professional growth
• Valuable time to recharge