Cloud Cost Management (FinOps) Data Analyst
12‑Month FTC | Senior (5‑7 Years) | 1 Position | Montreal (Onsite 3× Week)

Responsibilities

Drive adoption of Cloud FinOps capabilities and best practices for cloud cost management within the organization

Monitor, analyze, and report on cloud spend across multiple vendors

Develop scripts and workflows to automate data collection and reporting (e.g., using Python, SQL)

Work with partners to design, build, and maintain dashboards and reports using BI tools

Identify cost‑saving opportunities through usage analysis, rightsizing, and purchasing strategies (e.g., Reserved Instances, Savings Plans). Liaise with technology teams to provide execution support

Track cost optimization actions and associated value

Manage vendor commercial incentives (e.g., Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, credits, etc.)

Support implementation of cost recovery models for non‑standard allocations (e.g., shared services & platforms, SaaS, etc.)

Monitor ongoing compliance with cost management standards and procedures

Qualifications

Experience in financial analysis / working with large datasets and creation of data‑driven executive materials





Knowledge of IT infrastructure and public cloud concepts

Database experience (e.g., Structured, Unstructured, and Column)

Experience with Agile development methodology and CI/CD

Experience with SDLC tools such as Jira, GitHub, and Bitbucket

Experience with public cloud cost management mechanics and tools (native / 3rd party)

Proactive mindset and ability to work independently in a large organization

Solid written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Skills

Development experience (e.g., Python, Java, ETL, ELT, Swagger)

Experience data modelling (e.g., PostgreSQL, PowerDesigner)

Experience with analytics databases (e.g., Snowflake)

Experience in effective IT cost management strategies, models, processes, tools

Experience with business chargeback / cost recovery models / TCO / capacity planning

Experience with Cost Explorer, Cost and Usage Reports, Reserved Instances, vendor discounts, and other AWS, Azure, GCP cost mechanics

Understanding of cloud billing processes and procedures

FinOps / TBM certifications

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📌 Cloud Cost Management (FinOps) Data Analyst (Quebec City)
🏢 Axelon Services
📍 Quebec City