Cloud FinOps Analyst

Job Title: FinOps Analyst

Duration: Contract

Position Summary

Amtrak is seeking a highly skilled FinOps Analyst to support cloud financial operations and governance across a multi-cloud environment, primarily AWS and Microsoft Azure, with some exposure to Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform). This role will partner with Cloud Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Finance, and Application Development teams to optimize cloud spending, improve financial visibility, strengthen governance, and maximize the value of cloud investments.

The ideal candidate will have experience in cloud cost management, FinOps practices, cloud billing analysis, financial reporting, and cloud governance within a large enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute FinOps strategies to optimize cloud spending across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Monitor and analyze cloud usage patterns to identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Investigate cloud cost anomalies and work with Cloud Engineering and Application teams to resolve financial risks
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience supporting cloud financial operations, cloud governance, or FinOps initiatives.
• Strong understanding of AWS and Azure cloud services, resource utilization, and pricing models.
• Exposure to Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) is preferred.
• Experience with cloud cost optimization, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.