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.