Business Data Analyst

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Cynet Systems, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! We are looking for Business Data Analyst for our client in Richmond, VA Job Title: Business Data Analyst Job Location: Richmond, VA Job Type: Contract Job Description: Responsibilities: • Monitor, analyze, and report on cloud spend trends across AWS and Azure. • Identify cost optimization opportunities through discount commitment strategies and rightsizing. • Collaborate with Finance and Engineering teams to develop accurate forecasts and budgets for technology spend. • Build and maintain automated dashboards, KPIs, and internal reporting to enhance cloud cost visibility. • Build FinOps governance and controls for implementation across the organization. • Provide regular reporting to leadership, translating technical metrics into business insights. • Solve business problems through innovation, automation, and cloud engineering best practices. Required Qualifications: • 4+ years of experience in a financial analysis role within a technology department. • 2+ years of experience in Cloud FinOps. • 2+ years of experience with AWS and Azure cloud platforms. • 2+ years of customer service experience. • Strong data analysis skills using Excel, Power BI, and Tableau. • Experience using cloud cost management tools like AWS Cost Explorer and Azure Cost Management. • Familiarity with FinOps governance, cloud cost optimization strategies, and cost allocation methodologies. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience utilizing cloud cost management tools like Cloudability and Apptio. • Prior experience in multi-cloud environments. • Comfortable presenting and communicating to senior leadership. • Programming experience (Python). • FinOps Practitioner Certification. • AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification. • Additional cloud certifications (AWS, Azure). • SAFe Agile experience.