What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud Financial Operations Analyst position at Randstad Digital Americas?
Job Summary
The Cloud Financial Operations Analyst will drive FinOps and governance strategies across a multi-cloud environment (primarily AWS and Azure, with some GCP exposure) for a key Randstad client in the DC area. This vital role is responsible for the financial accountability of cloud spending, implementing processes for cost show-back/chargeback, identifying and executing optimization and rightsizing opportunities, and ensuring robust cloud governance through policies like tagging and infrastructure request management. This individual will translate complex cloud billing data into actionable financial insights for stakeholders, balancing technical requirements with fiscal responsibility to maximize cloud investment value.
location: Washington, Washington, D.C.
job type: Contract
salary: $45 - 55 per hour
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Experience: Proven, successful experience managing multiple concurrent projects and supporting multiple internal customers in a large enterprise or multi-cloud environment.
Cloud Understanding: Strong technical and financial understanding of AWS and Azure resources, services, and pricing models.
FinOps Expertise: Strong foundation in cloud financial management principles and FinOps practices, including the FinOps Framework.
Data Analysis: Proficiency in analyzing complex cloud billing and utilization data to create clear, actionable financial and operational insights.
Track Record: Proven success implementing impactful FinOps and governance initiatives.
Soft Skills: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Certification: FinOps Certified Practitioner (FOCP) certification.
Tool Experience: Hands-on experience with cloud management and FinOps tools (e.g., Apptio, Cloudability).
Cloud Exposure: Exposure to or experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
The Cloud Financial Operations Analyst will drive FinOps and governance strategies across a multi-cloud environment (primarily AWS and Azure, with some GCP exposure) for a key Randstad client in the DC area. This vital role is responsible for the financial accountability of cloud spending, implementing processes for cost show-back/chargeback, identifying and executing optimization and rightsizing opportunities, and ensuring robust cloud governance through policies like tagging and infrastructure request management. This individual will translate complex cloud billing data into actionable financial insights for stakeholders, balancing technical requirements with fiscal responsibility to maximize cloud investment value.
location: Washington, Washington, D.C.
job type: Contract
salary: $45 - 55 per hour
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
Responsibilities
- Develop and Implement FinOps Strategy: Design and execute cloud financial operations strategies to optimize spending across AWS, Azure, and GCP, including continuous monitoring and detailed analysis of usage patterns.
- Cost Management & Reporting: Manage the cloud financial reporting lifecycle, including generating accurate cost allocation, administering show-back/chargeback systems, and refining cost forecasting models.
- Optimization & Savings: Proactively collaborate with engineering and business teams to identify, prioritize, and implement cost-saving opportunities and asset management strategies, focusing on rightsizing and resource utilization improvements.
- Governance & Compliance: Assist in the design, improvement, and enforcement of multi-cloud governance policies and best practices, including managing infrastructure request intake and ensuring tagging compliance.
- Stakeholder Guidance: Provide expert, executive-level guidance and consultation on cloud cost optimization and governance principles to stakeholders across technical and business units.
- Technical Documentation: Organize and document technical and financial requirements, creating detailed technical design specifications for incoming infrastructure requests.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay current with the latest cloud technologies, FinOps frameworks, and industry best practices to ensure continuous improvement of the organization's cloud financial posture.
Required Qualifications
Experience: Proven, successful experience managing multiple concurrent projects and supporting multiple internal customers in a large enterprise or multi-cloud environment.
Cloud Understanding: Strong technical and financial understanding of AWS and Azure resources, services, and pricing models.
FinOps Expertise: Strong foundation in cloud financial management principles and FinOps practices, including the FinOps Framework.
Data Analysis: Proficiency in analyzing complex cloud billing and utilization data to create clear, actionable financial and operational insights.
Track Record: Proven success implementing impactful FinOps and governance initiatives.
Soft Skills: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Certification: FinOps Certified Practitioner (FOCP) certification.
Tool Experience: Hands-on experience with cloud management and FinOps tools (e.g., Apptio, Cloudability).
Cloud Exposure: Exposure to or experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Salary : $45 - $55
