Job Description

Job descriptionWe are seeking a highly motivated Cloud Financial Analyst intern to join our team. The ideal candidate will support our FinOps team in providing cloud cost insights to stakeholders and assisting with various FinOps operational activities. This position requires a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and a foundational understanding of cloud financial management. The ideal candidate should have a background in either IT with finance knowledge or Finance/Accounting with IT knowledge, or a strong interest in learning about IT.

Provide stakeholders with detailed insights to help them understand and manage cloud spend.

Perform cloud cost reporting and reconciliation for accurate cost allocation and expense tracking.

Create and maintain PowerBI dashboard to present cloud cost data clearly.

Assist in the launch and adoption of FinOps product/features, ensuring that users are well-informed and able to utilise new functionalities effectively.

Provide consultation to users on strategies to optimize cloud costs and identify savings opportunities.

Assist users in retrieving and using insights from cloud financial tools effectively.

Support FinOps operational activities, including access provisioning and control, to ensure efficient cloud operations.

Requirements

Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Skilled in using data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Spotfire.

Interested in cloud computing platforms such as AWS and Azure.

Experienced with PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Power Automate

Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrates a continuous learning attitude and thrives in an agile work environment.

Fast and independent learner.

Able to commit to at least 6 months for this internship.

Learning outcomes for the intern

Gain exposure and hands-on experience in the cloud computing and FinOps (cloud cost management) domains.

Experience working in an agile environment and a global setup, enhancing your adaptability and collaboration skills.

Develop data analysis skills to interpret and leverage cloud cost data effectively.

Receive ongoing training on various skills, competencies, and tools to support your professional growth.

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cloud Computing, Cloud Strategies, Cloud Technology, Computer Science, Data Visualization, DevOps, Expense Tracking, Finance Analytics, Financial Advising, Financial Management, FinOps Operating Model, GitHub, Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML), Keenness to Learn, Python (Programming Language), SAP BRIM Customer Financial Management (CFM), Scrum, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Documentation, Software Development Life Cycle Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Insights, Structured Query Language (SQL), TIBCO Spotfire

 Preferred Skills:

Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Visualization Tools, Robot Framework

Job Posting End Date:

12/31/2025

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Requisition ID:R357653