Senior Cloud Data Analyst Engineer (Finops)

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27.02.2025

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13.04.2025

Job Description:

Company Description: Meet Unit4. We’re a fast-paced growth cloud company, changing the game in ERP for mid-market people-centric organizations. We’re on a mission to turn 40 years of conventional legacy ERP software on its head and re-write the industry. We are in Business for People, empowering people in service organizations with innovative Enterprise and Business software solutions. We’ve innovated and taken a new approach to delivering ERP that works for people. Self-driving, adaptive and intuitive software that is changing the way people work. Our solutions empower people and deliver a better people experience so people can spend time on meaningful high value work they live for.

Job Responsibilities:

As a Cloud FinOps Engineer, you will work on analyzing various data streams - one of them being cloud spend across Cloud platforms, identify potential cost savings and define follow-up activities. Key part of the job is data extraction, setting up processes and systems to make working with data more efficient and presenting data to the wider audience. You will work closely with our DevOps and Finance teams to ensure we maintain our cloud cost spend and environment stability through data analysis, consulting, accurate documentation, and creative problem-solving.

Qualifications:

1. Strong financial analysis skills, including forecasting, budgeting, and cost analysis using tools like Excel, PowerBI, or other financial modeling tools.
2. Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
3. Experience in budget management, including development, tracking, and forecasting of spending.
4. Familiarity with cloud cost optimization strategies, such as rightsizing, reserved instances, and spot instances.
5. Proficiency in using cloud cost management tools like Azure Cost Management for monitoring and controlling spending.
6. Understanding of Azure services and pricing models to optimize cloud usage and reduce costs.
7. Ability to identify and resolve billing issues or discrepancies with cloud vendors and internal stakeholders.
8. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with stakeholders across finance, IT, and business teams.
9. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for identifying cost optimization opportunities and troubleshooting.
10. Proficient in creating detailed financial reports and dashboards for insights and optimization in cloud spending.
11. Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements, including security and data protection.
12. Experience with automation and scripting tools to optimize cloud usage, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.
13. Familiarity with Azure DevOps for optimizing cloud usage and automating workflows.
14. Project management skills for effectively managing and prioritizing multiple initiatives.
15. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities and adapting to changing requirements.
16. Understanding of agile methodologies for iterative and incremental progress in cost optimization.
17. Mentoring and training skills to educate finance and IT teams on cloud cost optimization strategies.
18. Relevant certifications, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, showcasing proficiency in Azure and cloud cost optimization.

Additional Information:

Join Unit4 and you’ll be part of one of the most exciting journeys in the cloud software space today. We’re a fast-paced and high-growth people-centric cloud player offering a host of benefits & development opportunities for individuals serious about their career!