Staff Cloud FinOps Analyst

Responsibilities

• Lead in-depth cost modeling, forecasting, and trend analysis for AWS, Azure, GCP, and other cloud platforms
• Design and implement scalable chargeback/showback models, allocation frameworks, and budget controls across business units
• Serve as the primary expert on cloud cost optimization, including automation of rightsizing, usage analysis, and commitment planning (RI/SP/CUD)
• Collaborate with cloud engineering and architecture teams to ensure cost considerations are embedded in system design and scaling strategies
• Provide financial oversight and scenario modeling to support large-scale cloud investments and vendor negotiations
• Own and maintain FinOps dashboards, data pipelines, and cloud billing integrations with BI platforms
• Define and drive FinOps best practices, governance standards, and cross-functional training initiatives
• Mentor other analysts and serve as a lead contributor to FinOps maturity and tooling strategies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in cloud cost optimization, infrastructure finance, or enterprise technology operations
• Advanced knowledge of public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), billing constructs, and pricing strategies
• Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker
• Experience with cloud cost management platforms (e.g., Apptio Cloudability, CloudHealth, or native tools)
• Strong technical acumen and ability to collaborate across engineering and finance teams

Preferred Qualifications

• FinOps Certified Practitioner or Professional certification

About the Company

Tekion is positively disrupting the automotive industry with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform. Our transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to connect the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem, including OEMs, retailers, and consumers. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia, and Europe.