FinOps Data Analyst & Consultant (m/w/d)

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 tasks
Data 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 Offer
Competitive 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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