Role Description
- The DB Cloud FinOps function drives financial accountability of cloud consumption, providing distributed teams with insights into their consumption, spend and optimisation / control options to ensure cloud usage is managed efficiently.
- We are looking for a meticulous and proactive
- Cloud Cost Estimation Analyst to support accurate forecasting and budgeting of our GCP initiatives and to maintain/enhance our tailored Cloud Cost Estimation models. In this role, you will be responsible for providing the tools to estimate Cloud spend and in supporting teams to estimate GCP-related costs for new and existing projects, ensuring cost efficiency, and providing insights to support strategic decision-making. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with a passion for analytics and a strong grasp of GCP pricing models.
Your key responsibilities
- Cost Estimation: Develop accurate cost estimates for GCP resources and services based on project requirements.
- Pricing Analysis: Analyze GCP pricing structures and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
- Budgeting Support: Assist teams in preparing budgets for GCP initiatives by providing detailed cost breakdowns.
- Forecasting: Build and maintain models to forecast GCP usage and associated costs.
- Scenario Analysis: Perform what-if analyses to understand the financial impact of different architectural or resource decisions.
- Collaboration: Work closely with architects, engineers, and finance teams to validate assumptions and refine cost estimates.
- Reporting: Produce regular and ad-hoc reports on GCP cost trends and potential risks.
Your skills and experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on cost estimation and financial modeling.
- Familiarity with GCP services and pricing models. (3+ years)
- Proficiency in tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, and GCPs Pricing Calculator. (3+ years)
- Attention to detail and the ability to work with complex datasets.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Bachelors degree in finance, accounting, computer science, or a related field.
- Certifications in GCP or FinOps are a plus.
- Experience in GCP cost management, financial analysis, or similar roles is preferred.
