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 prospects 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 (Canada)
🏢 Axelon Services
📍 Canada