Senior Analyst, FinOps (Cloud, Azure)

The role

You will lead Azure cloud financial analysis and cost optimization. You will build forecasts, budgets and chargeback models, and report on Azure spend to senior management.

What you will do

• Analyze Azure cloud usage and spend and provide reports, forecasts and insights to reduce costs.
• Drive FinOps practices for Azure and set cloud cost governance models with Azure architects and engineering teams.
• Build cloud cost forecasting models and dashboards in Azure Cost Management and Azure Monitor.
• Design and implement cost allocation and chargeback models for Azure resources.
• Report Azure cloud spend, usage and KPIs and present financial data to senior management.
• Work with Azure teams to find and act on cost-saving opportunities.
• Run periodic cost audits and find unused or underutilized Azure resources, such as rightsizing virtual machines.
• Use Azure Automation, Azure Logic Apps and other tools to automate cost tracking and reporting.
• Mentor junior team members and advise stakeholders on Azure cost management.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in FinOps, Azure cloud financial management, or a similar cost optimization role.
• Strong expertise in Azure Cost Management, Azure Billing, Azure Advisor and Azure Monitor.
• Deep understanding of Azure pricing models and services such as AKS, Azure Functions, Azure VMs and Azure App Services.
• Experience with cost forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting for Azure services.
• Experience with Azure-specific chargeback models using tags and consumption data.
• Proficiency in Power BI, Excel or other analytics tools.
• In-depth understanding of the FinOps lifecycle as applied to Azure.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with cloud, engineering and finance teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Azure Automation and scripting in PowerShell or Azure CLI.

Nice to have

• Azure certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• FinOps Foundation certifications.
• Experience with SaaS or enterprise-level Azure environments.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Annual bonus potential
• Generous paid time off
• Paid volunteering days
• Wellness benefits
• Professional growth and career advancement opportunities

Before you apply

• Accommodations are available on request for candidates in all parts of the selection process.

About the company

Zafin is an AI platform company headquartered in Toronto that helps regulated financial institutions modernize critical work with governed AI. Its products include Zafin AIOS, the Zafin Banking Platform and Zafin IO.