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 (Montreal)
🏢 Axelon Services
📍 Montreal