Cloud FinOps Analyst - #293 at WSP in the U.S. in New York, NY

Summary: WSP USA is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, dedicated to serving local communities. The Cloud FinOps Analyst role focuses on optimizing financial operations within Azure environments, enabling smarter spending and stronger forecasting while guiding leaders in financial governance. Responsibilities: - Manage and optimize financial operations within the Azure cloud environment, focusing on cost management, budgeting, and forecasting - Drive FinOps adoption and maturity by working with key stakeholders to embed financial/cost management (FinOps) practices into their day-to-day operations - Develop and enforce financial governance policies and procedures for Azure resources - Collaborate with stakeholders to create and maintain financial dashboards and reports - Implement cost-saving strategies and identify opportunities to maximize return on investment (ROI) for Azure services - Conduct in-depth cost analysis to identify cost drivers and areas for improvement - Assist in the development of financial models and scenarios to support strategic decision-making - Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies and regulatory requirements related to cloud spending - Provide training and support to team members on Azure cost management tools and best practices - Stay current with the latest Azure cost management tools, services, and industry trends Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or experience in a related field - 1-3 years of relevant experience - Experience with Azure cost management tools - Strong understanding of cloud financial governance and best practices - Experience with public cloud financial components/concepts, e.g. cost & usage reports, reserved instances, savings plans, committed use discounts, enterprise discount programs, spot pricing, etc - Experience with financial reporting and dashboard tools, such as Power BI - Knowledge of cloud infrastructure, services, and pricing models - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on cost efficiency and optimization - Strong data analysis and reporting skills - Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams - Azure Data Explorer (Kusto), SQL, Power Query/DAX, PowerShell Preferred Qualifications: - FinOps Certified Practitioner or relevant Azure certifications (e.g.: Azure Solutions Architect, Azure FinOps, Azure Cost Management) - Love of technology, data and automation Required Skills: Azure cost management tools, Cloud financial governance, Financial reporting tools Important Skills: Data analysis skills, Azure certifications Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical skills, Love of technology, Collaboration skills Benefits: Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life, Retirement savings, Paid sick leave, Paid vacation (or other personal time), Paid parental leave, Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings