Data Analyst 3

Responsibilities:

• Analyze and interpret IT financial data across Azure and VITA environments, including consumption, billing, and chargeback models.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports to visualize cost trends, migration impacts, and optimization opportunities.
• Perform variance analysis on monthly and annual IT spend to identify anomalies and cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain and enhance datasets from sources such as Apptio, Azure Portal, and SharePoint to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Document processes and procedures related to financial reporting and data analysis.
• Collaborate with cloud, infrastructure, operations, and finance teams to align cost models with business and technical requirements.
• Support Azure migration planning through cost modeling, forecasting, and capacity planning.
• Contribute to FinOps strategy by analyzing cost drivers, usage patterns, and optimization opportunities.

Required Skills And Experience:

• Bachelor s degree in Finance, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI, including Power Query and DAX.
• Strong expertise in advanced Excel and data visualization best practices.
• Experience in data modeling and managing datasets from multiple heterogeneous sources.
• Strong understanding of Azure cost management, cloud billing structures, and Apptio.
• Knowledge of server migration strategies and workload cost modeling.
• Ability to translate complex technical data into actionable business insights.

Preferred Qualifications:

• FinOps certification or relevant training.
• Experience with Azure Reserved Instances and Just-In-Time (JIT) capacity planning.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture and IT strategic planning frameworks.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on data accuracy and integrity.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive mindset with continuous improvement focus.