Intermediate Cloud FinOps Analyst

Job Description

The Intermediate Analyst, Cloud FinOps is responsible for the analysis of cloud utilization, identifying cost optimization across multiple cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle Cloud across brands. This role ensures that the organization's cloud resources are utilized efficiently, securely, and in alignment with corporate standards and best practices.

Essential Functions:

• Cost Optimization: * Monitor and analyze cloud utilization, providing actionable insights and recommendations to stakeholders, and implementing strategies to control and reduce costs effectively. * Respond to inquiries from cloud teams on FinOps tooling and requests for help with understanding the cloud meta data.
• Cloud FinOps: * Suggest strategies and implement practices to manage and optimize the financial aspects of cloud usage. * Collaborate with finance and engineering teams to ensure transparency in cloud spend and support a culture of cost awareness and accountability throughout the organization. * Develop processes and tools to enhance financial management and reporting of cloud expenditures.
• Reporting and Analytics: * Monitor cloud usage and spend metrics to ensure compliance with budgetary constraints. * Work closely with IT Finance to track and forecast cloud spending. * Produce metrics and dashboards to illustrate utilization and cost
• Industry and Best Practices: * Stay updated on industry trends and best practices related to cloud cost optimization.

Qualifications:

• Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cloud Technology, Business, Finance and Analytics or related required.  Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cloud Technology, Business, Finance and Analytics or related preferred.
• Years & or Area of Professional experience: 3+ years Experience using cloud cost management tools and platforms such as AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, Google Cloud Cost Management, and Oracle Cloud Cost Management required.  3+ years Experience with contributing data to the management of cloud resources and budgets, understanding of cloud use for team value required.  2+ years Experience with Cloud FinOps principles and practices required.  2+ years Experience with automation and scripting for cloud cost management and governance (e.g., using Python, Terraform, or similar tools) required.  2+ years Experience developing and implementing cloud standards, including governance frameworks, policies, and procedures preferred.  1+ years In the cruise and/or travel industry preferred.
• Preferred Experience & Type: Cruise Ship operations or cruise ship admin or bunker industry  
• Critical Professional related Technical Skills, Computer Skills:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Implementation of Cloud FinOps principles and practices
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud) and their respective cost management tools and practices.
• Strong communication, collaboration, time-management, and organizational skills
• Ability to learn new technologies and concepts
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Ability to think critically, problem solve creatively, and perform root cause analysis
• Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities and deadlines
• Analytical and detailed oriented with a strong business sense
• Proficiency in MS Office products

Physical Demands:  Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time. 

Travel:   No travel

Work Conditions:  Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. 

This position is classified as “remote.”  As a remote role, it allows employees to work full-time from the comfort of their home. It may also require regular travel to Carnival headquarters in Miami, Fl for in-office collaboration.  Sourcing of candidates is primarily done in Carnival’s remote hubs of Orlando, Tampa, Atlanta, Houston, and Dallas.  If the search is extended past those areas, candidates must be located in one of the following U.S. states: FL, GA, TX and NC 

The range for this role’s base salary is $71,096-$105,000.  Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience.   

At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan. Director and above roles may also be eligible to participate in Carnival’s discretionary equity incentive plan. Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including: 

• Health Benefits: 
  • Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans 
  • Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources 
  • Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage  
• Financial Benefits: 
  • 401(k) plan that includes a company match 
  • Employee Stock Purchase plan 
• Paid Time Off 
  • Holidays – All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 7 company-wide holidays, plus an additional floating holiday to be taken at the employee’s discretion.  
  • Vacation Time – All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year.  Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year.  All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure. 
  • Sick Time – All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year.  Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year.   
• Other Benefits 
  • Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends 
  • Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement  
  • On-site preschool program and wellness center at our Miami campus 

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