Finops Analyst Job In Waterloo

Job Description

With every job, there’s always the question of “why”. Why join a company? Why be part of their mission? Here, the why is easy. It’s because at some point, we’ve all needed someone there for us.

At the OTIP Group of Companies (OGC), we believe that something special happens when employeesfeel valued forthe work they do, supportedasthe people they are, andincluded in thevery fabric of the organization: they bringtheirbestto work every day. And that's why we mean itwhen wesay we put our people at the centreofeverything we do. Join us as we grow our way into a future that reimagines what it means to deliver meaningful benefits support and service.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

As an FinOps Analyst, you will evolve and operationalize the Cloud FinOps processes focusing on supporting OTIP Group of Companiesin the billing, chargeback, forecasting and optimization of cloud services. As part of this role, you will also identify opportunities for cloud cost optimization, prioritize, and work closely with the finance and technical departments to execute against these opportunities to drive tangible savings and results.

Reporting to the Director of Information Technology Services, you’ll be responsible for:

• Owning and managingthe FinOps process for OTIP Group of Companies' cloud consumption.
• Co-chairing the cloud operations board.
• Collaboratingwith the Financial Manager to design and facilitate cost estimations, the master cloud forecast and track the actual cloud spend against the estimations.
• Generatingreports to enable budget analysis and inform the business about deviations from budgets, escalating major cloud budget deviations where applicable.
• Monitoring the cloud usage against budget and forecasting and exploring any trends in cloud spend.
• Analyzing cloud data to identify cost optimization and usage opportunities, creatingprioritized optimization recommendations, and tracking progress on these recommendations.
• Providing consumption and cost projections for any new services.
• Partnering across the business and the technical and finance departments in aligning the cloud objectives withfinancial goals.
• Collaboratingwith the Finance department in validating and processing cloud invoices.
• Supporting thefinance team in creating monthly cloud consumption reporting for leadership.
• Upholding industry regulations and standards in technology cost management.
• Conducting knowledge sessions to improve FinOps literacy across the organization.
• Creatingand monitoring cloud cost optimization policies and alerts.
• Contributing to cloud planning activities to provide cloud cost estimates for new initiatives and/or system changes.
• Monitoring and stayingcurrent with industry trends and cost savings opportunities within cloud environments, delivering strategic recommendations to ensure maximum cost optimization for the business’s cloud infrastructure.

Qualifications

Let’s Talk About You:

This is the unique blend of skills and experience we would love to see in an ideal candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Management Information Systems, Finance or a related fields and/or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years relevant experience in analyzing data to identify trends and provide cost optimization recommendations.
• 3-5 years relevant experience in delivering cost analysis and projections, as well as monitoring real-time cloud expenditure to align with the initial estimates.
• Understanding of cloud billing practices and procedures.
• Proven cost management skills with public cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hands-on experience with cloud-based services.
• Ability to provide reports on complex operational matters in a manner that the end business users can understand and act upon
• Experience working with cross-functional teams with an ability to align priorities across finance and technology.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly.
• Ability to think strategically, execute surgically, and prioritize multiple tasks or agendas under pressure.
• Nice to have: FinOps certified.

We also consider your potential.If you know you have what it takes to do the job, but your experience doesn’t exactly match the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply and provide us with more details about why you think you would be a great fit.

Additional Information

Some of the Perks We Offer:

We offer best-in-class pension and benefits, total reward programs and comprehensive mental wellness supports to set you up for every success in and outside of work. Here are just some of the reasons you’ll love working here:

• Rewarding salary and bonuses that truly value your dedication
• Industry-leading group benefits with 100% premium coverage (excluding LTD) that start on your first day
• Defined benefit pension plan for a financially confident retirement
• 100% coverage of approved continuing education and licensing fees (including RIBOcourses in Ontario)
• Access to a wealth of learning resources, including LinkedIn Learning for professional development
• Flexible work-from-home and hybrid options
• Unlock your potential with opportunities for advancement

Let’s work together! If you are interested in this opportunity, pleaseapply online.

OTIP and its group of companies strive to create an accessible and inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the recruitment and selection processes and provide accommodations for persons with disabilities.

As a business, we protect what matters most to our members. As an employer, we value what matters most in our workplace. Together, this includes fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all. We are committed to learning and evolving so we can continue to celebrate what makes us special. You are who you are, and our differences are what make us unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.