FinOps Analyst

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 YOULL RAMP:

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

Gain a deep understanding of Sisenses 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.