AWS Cloud FinOps Analyst
Virtusa · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- On site
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job highlights
- Analyze AWS spending and identify cost savings.
- Build dashboards and reports for cost insights.
- Automate cost analysis using Python and AWS tools.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on cost governance.
- Support AWS purchasing and optimize cloud spend.
About the role
AWS Cloud FinOps Analyst
Virtusa is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud FinOps Analyst to join our team. This role is crucial for monitoring and optimizing our AWS cloud spending. You will play a key part in identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring efficient resource utilization across our AWS accounts and services.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze AWS spend across accounts and services.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities, including rightsizing, storage optimization, Reserved Instances (RIs), Savings Plans, and waste reduction.
- Build dashboards and reports using AWS Cost Explorer, Budgets, Cost and Usage Report (CUR), and Billing Console.
- Manage tagging compliance, chargeback, showback, and conduct cloud cost reviews.
- Automate cost analysis using Python, SQL, and AWS tools like Athena, Glue, and Lambda.
- Collaborate effectively with Engineering, DevOps, Finance, and Procurement teams.
- Support AWS purchasing cycles and promote cloud cost governance best practices.
Required Skills and Experience
- 5–7 years of experience in FinOps, cloud cost management, DevOps, or finance.
- Strong knowledge of AWS pricing, billing, RIs, Savings Plans, and Spot Instances.
- Hands-on experience with AWS Cost Explorer, Budgets, CUR, and Billing Console.
- Experience with cloud cost management tools such as CloudHealth, Cloudability, Flexera, or Harness.
- Proficiency in Excel and BI tools like Power BI, Tableau, or QuickSight.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- FinOps or AWS certifications.
- Experience with AWS services like EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and EKS.
- Proficiency in Python and SQL scripting.
- Experience with multi-account AWS Organizations.
Key Skills/competency
- AWS Cloud FinOps Analyst
- Cloud Cost Management
- AWS Billing
- Cost Optimization
- Reserved Instances
- Savings Plans
- Tagging Strategy
- Python Scripting
- SQL Scripting
- AWS Cost Explorer
Skills & topics
- AWS
- Cloud
- FinOps
- Cost Management
- Analyst
- Virtusa
- AWS Cost Explorer
- Python
- SQL
- DevOps
- Finance
- BI Tools
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 5-7 years of experience in FinOps, AWS cost management, and relevant tools like Cost Explorer and BI platforms.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize your proficiency in AWS pricing models, Python, SQL, and experience with CloudHealth or similar tools.
- Demonstrate collaboration: Provide examples of working with Engineering, DevOps, Finance, and Procurement teams on cost optimization initiatives.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss specific cost-saving strategies you've implemented and how you approach cloud cost governance.
- Highlight certifications: Mention any FinOps or AWS certifications to validate your expertise.
Technical preparation
Master AWS Cost Explorer and Budgets.,Practice Python/SQL for cost automation.,Familiarize with AWS pricing models.,Build sample dashboards in BI tools.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you saved cloud costs.,How do you handle budget variances?,Explain complex cost data simply.,How do you collaborate with engineers?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of an AWS Cloud FinOps Analyst at Virtusa?
- The AWS Cloud FinOps Analyst at Virtusa is responsible for monitoring and analyzing AWS spend, identifying cost-saving opportunities (like rightsizing and optimization), building cost dashboards, managing tagging compliance, and automating cost analysis using tools like Python and AWS services. They also collaborate with various internal teams to ensure cost governance.
- What level of experience is required for the AWS Cloud FinOps Analyst role at Virtusa?
- Virtusa requires 5-7 years of experience for this AWS Cloud FinOps Analyst position. This experience should be in FinOps, cloud cost management, DevOps, or a finance-related field, with a strong understanding of AWS pricing and billing.
- What AWS services and tools are most important for an AWS Cloud FinOps Analyst at Virtusa?
- Key AWS services and tools for this role include AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Budgets, AWS Cost and Usage Report (CUR), AWS Billing Console, Athena, Glue, and Lambda. Experience with EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and EKS is also preferred.
- Does Virtusa prefer candidates with specific certifications for the AWS Cloud FinOps Analyst position?
- Yes, Virtusa prefers candidates with FinOps or AWS certifications. While not strictly required, these certifications can significantly strengthen your application for the AWS Cloud FinOps Analyst role.
- What kind of collaboration is expected from the AWS Cloud FinOps Analyst at Virtusa?
- The AWS Cloud FinOps Analyst is expected to collaborate closely with Engineering, DevOps, Finance, and Procurement teams. This collaboration is essential for effective cost governance, supporting purchasing cycles, and implementing cost-saving strategies across the organization.
- What are the essential technical skills for the AWS Cloud FinOps Analyst job at Virtusa?
- Essential technical skills include strong knowledge of AWS pricing and billing, hands-on experience with AWS Cost Explorer and Budgets, proficiency in Excel and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, QuickSight), and experience with cost management platforms like CloudHealth or Cloudability. Python and SQL scripting are also highly valued.