About this role
Behind every optimisation decision is data. As a FinOps Data Analyst & Consultant at Cortex Reply, you'll transform millions of billing line items into forecasts, dashboards, and insights that executives can act on - across cloud, AI, SaaS, and on-prem environments.
This is an analytical consulting role at the intersection of data science, financial modelling, and business intelligence. You'll build cost models, design KPI frameworks, and deliver the transparency that makes technology spend predictable and optimisable.
Your tasksData Analysis & Cost Investigation
Analyse commitment usage, reservation coverage, and cost trends across cloud, AI/ML, SaaS, and on-prem
Derive optimisation recommendations incorporating rightsizing, discounts, and usage anomalies
Forecasting & Predictive Modelling
Perform spend forecasts and variance analyses to prevent budget surprises
Validate cloud-native forecasting tools and contribute to internal ML-based forecast models
Reporting, Visualisation & KPIs
Design dashboards and reports for technical and executive audiences
Define FinOps KPIs and integrate them into live reporting systems aligned with business goals
Automation & Scaling
Automate reporting, alerting, and data pipelines (PowerAutomate, Python, SQL)
Streamline workflows and scale analytics capabilities across clients
Cost Allocation & Transparency
Drive tagging strategies, taxonomy design, and showback/chargeback models
Combine technical and business metrics for full-picture cost transparency
Thought Leadership
Develop FinOps blueprints and playbooks
Contribute trainings, talks, and publications
Expand offerings into FinOps for AI, FinOps for SaaS, or sustainability tracking
Client Advisory & Consulting
Engage directly with client stakeholders to understand business context, translate analytical findings into strategic recommendations, and present results in workshops and steering committees
Support proposal development, scoping of new engagements, and client relationship management as a trusted advisor on data-driven cost decisions
What We OfferCompetitive compensation
Professional development through challenging projects and training opportunities
A diverse, international team with a strong knowledge-sharing culture
Opportunities for thought leadership: conferences, publications, certifications
A collaborative, supportive team environment
Degree in Data Analytics, Finance, Business Administration, Informatics, IT Management, or related field
Proficiency in English and German (min. B2 each)
Residence in Germany with work eligibility
Willingness to travel occasionally
Strong analytical skills with focus on financial data interpretation
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Understanding of agile frameworks and consulting/project management experience
Experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Experience with SQL, Python, or R for data analysis and automation
Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Apptio BI / TBM Studio, or Tableau)
Excel & PowerQuery proficiency
Understanding of cloud billing data structures (AWS CUR, Azure Cost Export, GCP BigQuery billing)
Proactive, self-organised mindset
Nice to Have Cloud certifications or FinOps Practitioner certification
Familiarity with cloud cost management tools (e.g. Cloudability, Flexera, Kubecost, Infracost)
Exposure to ML frameworks or cloud-native forecasting tools
Experience with SaaS management, on-prem licence optimisation, or AI cost management
Interest in community building, public speaking, or content creation
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