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DbtlabsincFinance & Accounting 5d ago

Senior Financial Analyst, Cloud Infrastructure

Remote (USA)
Full-time
$99,000 - $120,600 USD
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Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst, Cloud Infrastructure to drive financial visibility, forecasting, and cost optimization across our cloud and infrastructure footprint. You will partner closely with Engineering, Infrastructure, Product & GTM leaders to understand usage drivers, translate technical decisions into financial outcomes, and ensure we scale infrastructure efficiently and with discipline.

This role reports to the Manager, R&D Finance & Strategy and can be based anywhere in the US.

In this role, you can expect to:

  • Own end-to-end budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of cloud spend across multiple cloud and AI vendors, identifying usage trends and areas for optimization and efficiency gains
  • Build and maintain detailed bottoms-up financial models for cloud infrastructure spend, including long-range forecasts, cost driver analyses, and investment scenario modeling
  • Partner with Engineering, Product, and Finance teams to design and execute cloud cost optimization initiatives, including savings plans strategies and resource right-sizing
  • Support contract negotiations through scenario modeling of cloud usage, pricing, and discount structure
  • Build and maintain cloud & AI unit economics reporting and forecasting including cost allocation models that connect cloud cost impact to product roadmap
  • Improve tools, data pipelines, and automation (ETL, APIs, ML forecasting models) that enhance cloud financial management and spend prediction
  • Develop dashboards, automated reporting, and executive-level reviews to track cloud spend, efficiency metrics, and KPIs

You are a good fit if you have:

  • At least 5 years of experience in strategic finance roles at high-growth software companies
  • Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis skills with proven accuracy in managing Hosting budget vs actuals
  • Proficiency with dashboard building, data modeling, financial reporting
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
  • Worked asynchronously as part of a fully-remote, distributed team

You'll have an edge if you have:

  • 3+ years of experience managing cloud cost and/or partnering closely with Engineering teams
  • Hands-on experience with AWS and GCP billing tools (Cost Explorer, CUR, Budgets)
  • Strong understanding of cloud pricing models and cost drivers
  • Experience working with BI Tools such as Omni
  • Knowledge of SQL or willingness to learn
  • FinOps Foundation professional certifications (e.g., FinOps Certified Professional/Practitioner/Engineer)

Remote Hiring Process

  • Interview with a Talent Acquisition Partner
  • Interview with Hiring Manager
  • Assessment
  • Team Interviews

Benefits

  • Unlimited vacation time with a culture that actively encourages time off
  • 401k plan with 3% guaranteed company contribution
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • Generous paid parental leave
  • Flexible stipends for:
    • Health & Wellness
    • Home Office Setup
    • Cell Phone & Internet
    • Learning & Development
    • Office Space

Safety First

  • Never pay for a job application.
  • Do not share sensitive bank info.
  • Verify the client before starting work.