Financial Operations Analyst

Short Description

Are you a resultsdriven Financial Operations Analyst with strong expertise in cloud cost optimization anomaly detection and datadriven insights.

Bullet Points

• An on-site role based in Durban
• Lead the delivery of FinOps reporting dashboards and executive insights
• Cloud platforms: AWS Azure GCP

About the Role

We are seeking a resultsdriven Financial Operations Analyst with strong expertise in cloud cost optimization anomaly detection and datadriven insights. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a technical FinOps environment enjoys solving complex costefficiency challenges and can translate data into clear actionable intelligence for business and technical stakeholders.

You will work across multicloud environments support costgovernance initiatives and deliver highimpact dashboards and reporting that drive measurable savings and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of FinOps reporting dashboards and executive insights across multiple client environments.
• Conduct continuous anomaly detection identifying cost spikes inefficiencies and optimization opportunities.
• Validate and quantify potential savings through rightsizing scheduling rate optimization and spend governance.
• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards automated reports and SQLdriven insights to improve cost visibility.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams in regular review sessions presenting findings on top spend areas and optimization actions.
• Maintain structured documentation and project governance using Jira and Confluence.
• Support the development and enhancement of savings trackers cost models and FinOps bestpractice frameworks.

Skills & Competencies:
Cloud & FinOps

• Cloud platforms: AWS Azure GCP
• FinOps: Cost Optimization Anomaly Detection Rightsizing Tagging Strategy Unit Economics Budgeting & Forecasting Showback/Chargeback

Data & Reporting

• Power BI DAX SQL Snowflake
• Advanced Excel
• Python scripting for automation
• Dashboard architecture & data storytelling

Professional Skills

• Stakeholder engagement & crossfunctional collaboration
• Agile/Scrum methodologies
• KPI monitoring & executive reporting
• Strong analytical and problemsolving capability

Qualifications & Certifications:

• Bachelors degree in Information & Communications Technology (Cum Laude).
• Certifications in:
• AWS Cloud Practitioner
• Azure Fundamentals
• FinOps Certified Practitioner
• FinOps Certified FOCUS Analyst
• SQL Excel Windows Server and IoT (various accredited courses)