Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field., At least 3 years of experience in cloud financial management or FinOps in a multi-cloud environment., Proficiency with cloud cost management tools like AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, and GCP Billing., Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights..

Key responsibilities:

Analyze multi-cloud consumption data to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities.

Develop reports and dashboards on cloud spend and forecast accuracy.

Partner with finance and business leaders to establish budgets and enforce governance policies.

Advise stakeholders on cloud financial implications and promote cost transparency.

Job description

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

All CVs should be submitted in English.
This position is open to candidates based in countries where World Vision International is legally registered to operate.

JOB PURPOSE:

As a Cloud FinOps Analyst, you will serve as the strategic nexus between Finance, IT, and engineering teams, driving financial accountability and cost efficiency across our global cloud footprint. You will leverage data-driven insights and governance frameworks to optimize cloud investments, enable transparent chargeback models, and support mission-critical programs with scalable, cost-effective solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cost Analytics & Reporting

Aggregate, normalize, and analyze multi-cloud consumption data (AWS, Azure, GCP) to identify trends, anomalies, and cost-saving opportunities.
Develop and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and executive-level reports on cloud spend, forecast accuracy, and cost allocation.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Governance

Partner with Finance and business unit leaders to establish rolling cloud budgets, consumption forecasts, and variance analyses.
Implement and enforce FinOps governance policies, tagging standards, and budget guardrails to ensure adherence to organizational financial controls.

Chargeback/Showback Implementation

Design, deploy, and continuously refine chargeback and showback mechanisms that allocate cloud costs to product lines and projects, driving ownership and accountability.
Educate stakeholders on FinOps principles, fostering a culture of cost transparency and shared responsibility.

Cost Optimization Initiatives

Collaborate with architecture and engineering teams to execute rightsizing, Reserved Instance/Savings Plan procurement, spot-instance strategies, and automated shutdown schedules.
Lead continuous improvement sprints—within Agile delivery cycles—to implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC) cost-management controls and automation.

Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory

Act as the subject-matter expert to advise senior leadership on cloud financial implications of new services, migration patterns, and emerging technologies.
Facilitate FinOps training workshops and working sessions to embed best practices across global technical teams.

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related discipline.
3+ years of experience in cloud financial management, cost optimization, or FinOps within a large-scale, multi-cloud environment.
Proficiency with cloud cost tools (e.g., AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, GCP Billing), FinOps platforms (e.g., CloudHealth, Apptio), and BI/reporting solutions (Power BI, Tableau).
Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and P&L reconciliation.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights and executive summaries.
Technical Collaboration: Hands-on familiarity with IaC (Terraform, ARM templates), scripting (Python, PowerShell), and CI/CD pipelines to embed cost controls within DevOps workflows.
Analytical Rigor: Expert problem-solving skills for diagnosing cost anomalies, optimizing utilization, and reconciling billing discrepancies.
Value-Driven Mindset: Passion for maximizing cloud ROI and aligning technology spend with organizational impact metrics.
Customer-Centric Orientation: Skilled at partnering with distributed teams to balance cost reduction with uninterrupted service delivery and program outcomes.
Communication & Influence: Exceptional stakeholder management, able to facilitate cross-functional alignment and foster a culture of continuous cost optimization.
Certifications (Desirable): FinOps Certified Practitioner (FinOps Foundation), Certified Cloud Practitioner (AWS/Azure/GCP), or equivalent.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

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