AI Financial Operations & Cost Analyst

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated and experienced AI Financial Operations & Cost Analyst to support financial planning, cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and vendor management for AI and cloud-based technologies.

What You Will Do

Develop and manage financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis processes for AI and cloud-based services. Monitor and analyze AI-related expenses, identify cost optimization opportunities, and recommend strategies to improve financial efficiency.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial operations, technology cost analysis, cloud financial management, and financial reporting, with an understanding of AI-related technologies and cost structures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in financial operations, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), FinOps, technology finance, procurement, or cloud cost management.
• Understanding of AI and cloud cost structures, including cloud consumption, API pricing, software licensing, and usage-based pricing models.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, cost allocation, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of total cost of ownership (TCO), cost optimization, ROI analysis, and technology investment evaluation.
• Experience working with vendor contracts, licensing agreements, and procurement-related financial processes.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with business intelligence tools such as Power BI or similar platforms.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate financial insights to management.