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
• Serve as the primary expert on cloud cost optimization, including automation of rightsizing and commitment planning (RI/SP/CUD)
• Collaborate with cloud engineering and architecture teams to embed cost considerations into system design
• 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 contribute 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 ecosystem includes the Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC), Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC), and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC), connecting the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform using cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI.