Senior Cloud Finance Engineer

Peraton

. Participate in cloud architectural reviews and provide financial insights .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $112,000 - $179,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cloud financial management, including cost estimation, chargeback model creation, and financial reporting. Proficient in using cloud cost management tools and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize cloud expenditures.

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Cloud Cost ManagementFinancial AnalysisChargeback Model CreationAWS Cost ExplorerAzure Cost Management

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Hard Skills

Cost EstimationFinancial ReportingCloud Expenditure AnalysisFiscal Year ProjectionsApplication Architecture UnderstandingScriptingObject-Oriented Programming

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Google Cloud BillingMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust Clearance

Industry Keywords

Cloud GovernanceFinancial PoliciesCost OptimizationUsage Trends

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in cloud architectural reviews and provide financial insights
Prepare accurate cost estimates for cloud resources
Develop and deliver detailed monthly financial reports on cloud expenditure, usage trends, and cost optimization opportunities
Design and implement chargeback models to allocate cloud costs to business units
Create fiscal-year financial projections and maintain burndown charts
Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend optimization strategies
Collaborate with engineering teams to implement cost-effective solutions
Conduct financial analysis of cloud spending patterns
Work with finance, IT, and engineering teams to align cloud financial strategies with organizational goals
Ensure compliance with financial policies, cloud governance frameworks, and industry best practices
Use AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, Google Cloud Billing, and Microsoft Excel to monitor, analyze, and report on cloud expenditures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience, master's degree with 6+ years of experience, or high school diploma/GED with 12+ years of related experience
Must be a US Citizen
Must have ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
5+ years of experience in financial or business analysis, with at least 3 years focused on cloud cost management
Proven experience preparing cost estimates for cloud resources and participating in architectural reviews
Demonstrated ability to create chargeback models and fiscal year projections
Strong understanding of application architecture, design, and networking related to cloud-hosted applications
Experience building and modifying complex Excel workbooks and formulas
Understanding of scripting and object-oriented programming encouraged
Experience with cloud cost management tools such as AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, or Google Cloud Billing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential eligibility for overtime
Potential eligibility for shift differential
Potential eligibility for a discretionary bonus