Cloud AI FinOps, Cost & Contracts Analyst.

We are seeking an experienced Cloud AI FinOps, Cost & Contracts Analyst to join our AI Business Strategy & Value Realization team. In this role, you will manage cloud and AI financial operations, optimize cloud spending, oversee vendor contracts and licensing, support budgeting and forecasting, and develop financial dashboards to drive data-driven decisions. You will partner with Finance, Procurement, Legal, and Technology teams to establish financial governance, improve cost efficiency, and maximize the business value of enterprise AI investments. The ideal candidate has experience with Cloud FinOps, AWS/Azure/GCP cost management, FP&A, cost optimization, vendor management, Power BI, and financial reporting.

• Develop and manage AI FinOps processes, including budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis.
• Monitor and optimize cloud and AI platform costs across AWS, Azure, GCP, APIs, licensing, and enterprise AI solutions.
• Design and maintain showback, chargeback, billback, and cost allocation models for AI and cloud services.
• Analyze AI usage, cloud consumption, and unit economics to identify cost-saving opportunities and maximize ROI.
• Partner with Finance, Procurement, Legal, and Technology teams to evaluate vendor contracts, pricing, renewals, and licensing strategies.
• Build financial dashboards and executive reports using Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and advanced Excel.
• Develop financial models to support AI investment decisions and value realization initiatives.
• Establish financial governance, reporting standards, and cost controls for enterprise AI programs.
• Present financial insights and recommendations to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial accountability and operational efficiency.