FinOps Analyst, Cloud & AI

Freudenberg Group

. Consolidate and validate cloud and AI cost, usage, contract, license, and operational data for reporting, forecasting, allocation, and decision-making .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • RomaniaJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cloud cost management and FinOps principles, with a strong focus on budgeting, forecasting, and data analytics. Capable of providing actionable insights and recommendations based on cost and usage data while collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders.

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Cloud Cost ManagementFinOps PrinciplesData AnalyticsBudgeting And ForecastingPower BI

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Hard Skills

Cost AllocationTaggingForecastingUnit EconomicsTCOAnomaly AnalysisCloud OperationsAI Consumption ModelsSQLAPIs

Soft Skills

Analytical MindsetAttention To DetailCollaborative Working StyleEffective CommunicationProactive Approach

Tools & Technologies

Power BIData Analytics ToolsScripting

Certifications & Qualifications

FinOps Certification

Industry Keywords

Cloud ServicesAI WorkloadsCost DriversOperational DataDecision-Making

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Consolidate and validate cloud and AI cost, usage, contract, license, and operational data for reporting, forecasting, allocation, and decision-making
Define and maintain measurement dimensions, tagging and metadata standards, and allocation models across business units, products, applications, projects, environments, and accountable owners
Analyze cost drivers and unit economics across cloud services and AI workloads
Compare actual spend against budgets, forecasts, business cases, TCO, commitments, and targets
Conduct cost, usage, and forecast reviews with technology and business stakeholders
Monitor budgets, thresholds, quotas, and commitments; identify and escalate deviations
Identify anomalies, underutilized or overprovisioned resources, inefficient service or model choices, and unused contractual benefits
Coordinate optimization initiatives and track expected and realized savings
Provide cost, usage, and value insights for decisions on scaling, continuing, or stopping AI initiatives
Develop and maintain policies, standards, and guardrails for tagging, budgets, approved services and AI models, regions, quotas, commitments, and approval processes
Create dashboards, recurring reports, and decision materials for IT, Finance, Controlling, Procurement, and Management
Automate data collection, reporting, alerts, allocation, and optimization tracking
Coordinate FinOps activities including forecasting, budgeting, month-end processes, anomaly reviews, and optimization planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in Business Informatics, Computer Science, Business Administration, Finance/Controlling, or a comparable field; relevant vocational training combined with practical experience is also welcome
1–4 years of relevant experience in FinOps, cloud cost management, IT controlling, data analytics, cloud operations, or a comparable environment
Good understanding of cloud and AI consumption-based cost models
Practical exposure to cost allocation, tagging, budgeting, forecasting, showback/chargeback, unit economics, TCO, reporting, or anomaly analysis
Initial hands-on experience with cloud cost management, BI/reporting, or data analytics tools
Experience with Power BI, SQL, APIs, or scripting is an advantage
Knowledge of AI-specific cost drivers and consumption metrics, such as tokens, model calls, GPU usage, agents, and transactions
Interest in developing further FinOps expertise
Familiarity with FinOps principles or certification is a plus
Strong analytical and structured mindset, numerical confidence, and attention to detail
Ability to translate cost and usage data into clear insights, recommendations, and actionable follow-up
Collaborative and proactive working style, with ownership, reliability, and a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and commercial stakeholders in an international environment
Very good level of English
Additional German language skills would be an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion
Employment opportunities available without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law