FinOps Analyst, Tech Finance

Company: Lennar Homes
Location: Irvine
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Overview:
The FinOps Analyst, Tech Finance will provide support in the analysis and optimization of public cloud spend for the Tech Finance team. This team manages the overall technology budget and drives significant strategic initiatives (both one-time and ongoing) with team members across the organization and provides management-level decision support, financial forecasts, and other critical strategic analyses. In this role, you will be responsible for proactively collaborating with the organization to optimize cloud resources, execute cost-cutting methods, and ensure cloud spending and usage constructively supports organizational growth.

Responsibilities:
Supports the cloud budget and forecast process in managing consumption, chargebacks, showback, and savings in collaboration with stakeholdersAssist stakeholders in understanding their cloud spend based on their roadmap, technical needs, and budgeted forecastExamine spend trends, opportunities for savings, and advise senior management with specific recommendations for improvementDesign, develop, and maintain report processes and KPI's that provide detailed usage statisticsPartner with stakeholders to establish FinOps standards and proceduresPlay an integral role in helping to establish and formalize a Cloud Center of Excellence

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:Bachelor's degree or certification requiredMinimum of 3 years progressive experience in finance (FP, IT, or analytics) and/or accountingIdeally 2 or more years of relevant experience in Cloud FinOps/Cloud spend optimizationFinOps Practitioner Certification or Public Cloud Certification a plusPhysical Requirements:This is primarily a sedentary office position which requires the incumbent to have the ability to operate computer equipment, speak, hear, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and move and carry up to 25 lbs. Finger dexterity isnecessary. 10-20% of travel is required. -Additional Requirements:Strong understanding of public cloud providers (e.g., Azure, AWS), their product portfolio and structure modelsExperience with cloud tools such as Cloudibility a plusFamiliarity with the FinOps FoundationSelf-starter able thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and cross- functional environment that is outcome and results-drivenTechnology strategy and/or financial planning background and experience, with exposure to product development processes and understanding of the product development lifecycleProficiency in data visualization and business intelligence tools (Power BI)Demonstrated ability to partner effectively and drive change across functional areasExcellent relationship-building skills, with ability to establish trust and credibility across lines of business and functions, work well in cross- functional teamsStrong time-management and organizational skills with ability to objectively prioritizeExcellent written, visual, and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate technical topics to a non-technical audienceFlexibility for occasional travelThis description outlines the basic responsibilities and requirements for the position noted. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the Associates. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. -

Type:
Regular Full-Time

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