Grade Level (for internal use):

The Team: You will be part of  the Cloud Engineering team of S&P Dow Jones, used by tens of thousands of users globally. The team is responsible for ensuring cloud solutions that deliver Greater Reliability & Resilience, High Performance, High Availability and Scalability. 

The Impact: You will utilize your technical knowledge and analytical skills in architecting and optimizing cloud infrastructure, standardizing technology stack for cloud & data centers, implementing cloud service catalog and service governance solutions, and driving implementation of our cloud first strategy and cloud adoption in partnership with development & business stakeholders.

What’s in it for you:

The role of a Cloud Finance Operations (FinOps) Business Analyst is pivotal in shaping the financial efficiency of the cloud team. By managing vendor contracts, tracking spend, and performing detailed cloud consumption and cost analyses, this role enables the cloud team to make informed decisions about resource allocation and usage. This not only helps in optimizing costs but also aids in strategic planning and forecasting. Furthermore, by maintaining an inventory of software licenses and tracking hardware warranties, the FinOps Business Analyst ensures that the cloud team has the necessary tools and resources to function effectively. Overall, this role significantly contributes to the financial health and operational efficiency of the cloud team.

Responsibilities:

• Manage vendor contract renewals, track vendor service delivery, and manage vendor spend on software and licenses.
• Perform Purchase Request (PR) submissions, track invoice approvals, and estimate budgets.
• Maintain an inventory of software licenses and track hardware warranty renewals.
• Perform cloud consumption analysis, plan Cloud Cost Allocation Reports (CFAR), and perform Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis for applications.
• Track consultant time and headcount.
• Conduct product profitability analysis to ensure the financial success of products.
• Monitoring and analyzing the usage of cloud resources in an organization. Help understand which services are being used, by whom, and to what extent. Based on the analysis provide insights into patterns and trends, identify inefficiencies, and help forecast future usage and costs.
• Cloud Cost Allocation Reports (CFAR) for tracking and allocating cloud costs back to specific teams or projects within an organization. Identifying which resources are being used by which parts of the organization, and then attributing the costs accordingly.
• Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Analysis for Applications calculating the total cost of an application over its entire lifecycle, from development and deployment to maintenance and support. Review cloud costs related to cloud resources, such as compute, storage, and network usage, as well as indirect costs like management, security, and compliance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or Engineering is required, or in lieu, a demonstrated equivalence in work experience.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience working in a cloud (AWS preferred) engineering or operations role with a cost optimization focus.
• Experience in finance, business operations, technology, or cloud program management is valuable.
• Cloud Certifications such as FinOps Certified Practitioner (FOCP), AWS Architect Certified can be advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data and cost efficiency.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and services.
• Experience in vendor management and contract negotiation.
• Proficiency in financial forecasting and risk analysis.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise between different teams.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Required Skills & Experience:

• Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with cloud cost management tools.
• Familiarity with data query languages (SQL, etc.) and data visualization tools (Tableau, PowerBI, etc.)
• Strong understanding of cloud billing and cost management tools.
• Excellent analytical and data visualization skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and statistical analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
 

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include: 

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.