FinOps Analyst

Why You Should Join Our Finops Team

The FinOps team at Sisense plays a critical role in managing and optimizing cloud costs and software vendor expenses, with a strong focus on maximizing value in alignment with company goals.

This role provides an opportunity to work across various departments, helping drive financial efficiency, cost optimization, and strategic decision-making in a dynamic company environment.

How You’ll Ramp

By Day 30 – Getting Familiar with the Environment, Tools & Stakeholders

• Gain a deep understanding of Sisense’s cloud environments, product, and architecture.
• Learn about key stakeholders' roles in cloud operations, procurement, and finance.
• Get familiar with Sisense's procurement process and software vendor landscape.
• Review existing cost management and FinOps tools to understand how costs are tracked and optimized.
• Participate in FinOps meetings to understand current projects, challenges, and cost initiatives.
• Begin reviewing existing cloud spend reports and vendor agreements to analyze spending patterns.
  
  

By Day 60 – Diving into Cost Analysis & Optimization

• Start conducting detailed cloud cost analysis, identifying trends, anomalies, and potential areas for optimization.
• Identify rightsizing, reservation, and cost reduction opportunities across multiple cloud providers.
• Work closely with Engineering and Product teams to recommend and implement cloud cost optimization strategies.
• Begin contributing to FinOps projects, such as improving internal cost dashboards and cloud spend forecasting models.
• Develop an understanding of vendor utilization and business impact, working with owners to assess spending efficiency.
  
  

By Day 90 – Adding Value Through Vendor Management & Strategic Planning

• Take an active role in vendor cost management, evaluating ROI and usage trends to support long-term decision-making.
• Assist in developing budget forecasts for cloud costs and software expenses, working with Finance and leadership.
• Propose long-term cost optimization strategies, including contract adjustments, pricing negotiations, and vendor consolidation.
• Establish ongoing review processes for cloud costs, vendor spend, and budget alignment to support Sisense's financial objectives.
  
  

What You’ve Accomplished... So Far

• 1-3 years of experience in FinOps, cloud cost management, or financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of cloud pricing models, cost optimization strategies, and software vendor analysis.
• A team player with the ability to work across multiple departments (Engineering, Product, Finance, Procurement) to drive cost efficiencies.
• Passionate about cost optimization and FinOps best practices, with a data-driven approach to problem-solving.
• Technical background in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) is a plus.
  
  

About Sisense

Sisense stands as a beacon in the embedded analytics landscape, recognized globally for pioneering solutions that infuse intelligence into every facet of business. As we continue on our journey and explore the vast opportunities of the API economy, we're positioning ourselves for unprecedented growth.

Our vision is bold and transformative: a future where analytics and insights underpin every decision, every process, and every interaction. Our team, an amalgamation of diverse perspectives and unique skills, is our secret weapon. At Sisense, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity, powering our relentless drive to redefine what's possible in the world of analytics.

Join us in this ambitious journey. This position offers more than a job; it's a chance to reshape the industry, redefine the future of analytics, and be a part of a team that's pushing boundaries. Let's shape the future of analytics together.