FinOps Data Analyst & Consultant (m/w/d)

<p class="Paragraph SCXW153694618 BCX0">Behind every optimisation decision is data. As a <strong>FinOps Data Analyst &amp; Consultant</strong> at Cortex Reply, you'll transform millions of billing line items into forecasts, dashboards, and insights that executives can act on - across cloud, AI, SaaS, and on-prem environments.&nbsp;</p><p class="Paragraph SCXW153694618 BCX0">This is an analytical consulting role at the intersection of data science, financial modelling, and business intelligence. You'll build cost models, design KPI frameworks, and deliver the transparency that makes technology spend predictable and optimisable.&nbsp;</p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><h3>Your tasks</h3><p class="Paragraph SCXW128380597 BCX0"><strong>Data Analysis &amp; Cost Investigation</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW128380597 BCX0"><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW128380597 BCX0">Analyse commitment usage, reservation coverage, and cost trends across cloud, AI/ML, SaaS, and on-prem&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW128380597 BCX0"><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW128380597 BCX0">Derive optimisation recommendations incorporating rightsizing, discounts, and usage anomalies&nbsp;</p></li></ul><p class="Paragraph SCXW128380597 BCX0"><strong>Forecasting &amp; Predictive Modelling</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW128380597 BCX0"><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW128380597 BCX0">Perform spend forecasts and variance analyses to prevent budget surprises&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW128380597 BCX0"><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW128380597 BCX0">Validate cloud-native forecasting tools and contribute to internal ML-based forecast models&nbsp;</p></li></ul><p class="Paragraph SCXW128380597 BCX0"><strong>Reporting, Visualisation &amp; KPIs</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW128380597 BCX0"><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW128380597 BCX0">Design dashboards and reports for technical and executive audiences&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW128380597 BCX0"><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW128380597 BCX0">Define FinOps KPIs and integrate them into live reporting systems aligned with business goals&nbsp;</p></li></ul><p class="Paragraph SCXW128380597 BCX0"><strong>Automation &amp; Scaling</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW128380597 BCX0"><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW128380597 BCX0">Automate reporting, alerting, and data pipelines (PowerAutomate, Python, SQL)&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW128380597 BCX0"><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW128380597 BCX0">Streamline workflows and scale analytics capabilities across clients&nbsp;</p></li></ul><p class="Paragraph SCXW128380597 BCX0"><strong>Cost Allocation &amp; Transparency</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW128380597 BCX0"><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW128380597 BCX0">Drive tagging strategies, taxonomy design, and showback/chargeback models&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW128380597 BCX0"><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW128380597 BCX0">Combine technical and business metrics for full-picture cost transparency&nbsp;</p></li></ul><p class="Paragraph SCXW128380597 BCX0"><strong>Thought Leadership</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW128380597 BCX0"><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW128380597 BCX0">Develop FinOps blueprints and playbooks&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW128380597 BCX0"><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW128380597 BCX0">Contribute trainings, talks, and publications&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW128380597 BCX0"><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW128380597 BCX0">Expand offerings into FinOps for AI, FinOps for SaaS, or sustainability tracking&nbsp;</p></li></ul><p class="Paragraph SCXW128380597 BCX0"><strong>Client Advisory &amp; Consulting</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW128380597 BCX0"><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW128380597 BCX0">Engage directly with client stakeholders to understand business context, translate analytical findings into strategic recommendations, and present results in workshops and steering committees&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW128380597 BCX0"><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW128380597 BCX0">Support proposal development, scoping of new engagements, and client relationship management as a trusted advisor on data-driven cost decisions&nbsp;</p></li></ul><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><h3>What We Offer</h3><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW195295730 BCX0"><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW195295730 BCX0">Competitive compensation&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW195295730 BCX0"><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW195295730 BCX0">Professional development through challenging projects and training opportunities&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW195295730 BCX0"><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW195295730 BCX0">A diverse, international team with a strong knowledge-sharing culture&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW195295730 BCX0"><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW195295730 BCX0">Opportunities for thought leadership: conferences, publications, certifications&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW195295730 BCX0"><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW195295730 BCX0">A collaborative, supportive team environment&nbsp;</p></li></ul><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p> <br> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW263491578 BCX0"><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW263491578 BCX0">Degree in Data Analytics, Finance, Business Administration, Informatics, IT Management, or related field&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW263491578 BCX0"><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW263491578 BCX0">Proficiency in English and German (min. B2 each)&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW263491578 BCX0"><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW263491578 BCX0">Residence in Germany with work eligibility&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW263491578 BCX0"><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW263491578 BCX0">Willingness to travel occasionally&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW263491578 BCX0"><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW263491578 BCX0">Strong analytical skills with focus on financial data interpretation&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW263491578 BCX0"><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW263491578 BCX0">Excellent communication and presentation skills&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW263491578 BCX0"><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW263491578 BCX0">Understanding of agile frameworks and consulting/project management experience&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW263491578 BCX0"><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW263491578 BCX0">Experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP)&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW263491578 BCX0"><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW263491578 BCX0">Experience with SQL, Python, or R for data analysis and automation&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW263491578 BCX0"><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW263491578 BCX0">Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Apptio BI / TBM Studio, or Tableau)&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW263491578 BCX0"><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW263491578 BCX0">Excel &amp; PowerQuery proficiency&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW263491578 BCX0"><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW263491578 BCX0">Understanding of cloud billing data structures (AWS CUR, Azure Cost Export, GCP BigQuery billing)&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW263491578 BCX0"><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW263491578 BCX0">Proactive, self-organised mindset&nbsp;</p></li></ul><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><h3>Nice to Have&nbsp;</h3><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW263491578 BCX0"><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW263491578 BCX0">Cloud certifications or FinOps Practitioner certification&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW263491578 BCX0"><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW263491578 BCX0">Familiarity with cloud cost management tools (e.g. Cloudability, Flexera, Kubecost, Infracost)&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW263491578 BCX0"><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW263491578 BCX0">Exposure to ML frameworks or cloud-native forecasting tools&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW263491578 BCX0"><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW263491578 BCX0">Experience with SaaS management, on-prem licence optimisation, or AI cost management&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW263491578 BCX0"><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW263491578 BCX0">Interest in community building, public speaking, or content creation</p></li></ul><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p><a rel="noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.reply.com/cortex-reply/en"><span style="font-size:0.9em">Here</span></a><span style="font-size:0.9em"> you can find more information about Cortex Reply and how we process your </span><a rel="noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.cortexreply-deutschland.de/datenschutz"><span style="font-size:0.9em">data</span></a><span style="font-size:0.9em">.</span></p><p>Find <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.com">Jobs in Germany</a> on Arbeitnow</a>