NICE Business Analyst 

United States, New Jersey 

500093293

How will you make an impact?

• Performing in-depth financial analysis to support the business finance team in understanding cloud revenue streams, cost structures, and profit margins.
• Generating and interpreting financial reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cloud services.
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts and budgets, ensuring alignment with cloud business objectives.
• Analyzing and track cloud infrastructure costs, including public platform, Software licenses, hosting expenses, and third-party service fees.
• Providing recommendations for cost optimization strategies based on usage trends, market conditions, and business goals.
• Working with cloud operations teams to ensure cost-efficient provisioning and utilization of cloud resources.
• Collaborating with business units to create business cases for new cloud initiatives and investment opportunities.
• Conducting cost-benefit analysis and risk assessments to determine financial feasibility and alignment with strategic goals.
• Extracting, cleaning, and analyzing financial and operational data from internal systems (e.g., ERP, CRM) and cloud platforms to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Using advanced data analytics tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, BI tools) to present actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Working closely with cloud product, engineering, and operations teams to provide financial insights that support decision-making.
• Presenting findings and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear and concise manner, tailoring information to the audience's needs.
• Ensuring compliance with internal financial policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Assisting in the identification and mitigation of financial risks related to cloud services and infrastructure investments.

Have you got what it takes?

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field. MBA or relevant certifications (e.g., CFA, CBAP) is a plus.
• 4+ years of experience in a business analyst role, ideally within a cloud or technology company.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing, cloud financial management (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), and cost optimization techniques.
• Experience working with financial models, cost analysis, and business forecasting.
• Proficiency in Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, macros) and experience with data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Tableau, Power BI).
• Familiarity with cloud financial management tools (e.g., CloudHealth, CloudCheckr, AWS Cost Explorer) is preferred.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and present actionable insights.
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of data into concise reports for non-financial stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in preparing and delivering presentations to senior management.
• Ability to think critically, assess risk, and propose solutions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience in a SaaS (Software as a Service) or PaaS (Platform as a Service) business environment is a plus.
• Knowledge of cloud pricing models (e.g., pay-as-you-go, reserved instances, spot instances) is a plus.
• Familiarity with financial modeling and forecasting techniques specific to cloud businesses is a plus.

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