Sr Cloud FinOps Analyst - GM Financial

Why GMF Technology?

GM Financial is set to change the auto finance industry and is leading the path of embarking on tech modernization – we have a startup mindset, and preserve our small company culture, in a public company environment with financial stability and intense growth over a decade-plus history. We are data junkies and trust in data and insights to advance our business objectives.

We take our goal of zero emission, zero collision, zero congestion, and zero friction very seriously. We believe as an auto finance market leader we are in the driver's seat to lead us in the GM EV mission to change the world.

We are building global platforms, in LATAM, Europe, China, U.S. and Canada – and we are looking to grow our high-performing team. GMF is comprised of over 10,000 team members globally. Join our fintech culture within a Blue-Chip company where we are changing the way we use technology to support our customers, dealers and business.

About The Role:

The Senior Cloud FinOps Analyst is responsible for optimizing our cloud infrastructure costs, monitoring usage patterns, and implementing strategies to maximize efficiency.  The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical cloud expertise and data analytics acumen to drive efficiency, cost savings, and innovation in our cloud operations. As a Senior Cloud FinOps Analyst, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align cloud spending with business objectives and drive continuous improvement.

• Cloud Cost Optimization: Analyze cloud usage and spending across platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Identify and implement cost-saving strategies without compromising on performance and scalability
• Technical Cloud Optimization: Lead technical optimizations to enhance cost efficiency, including automation of resource management, rightsizing services, and leveraging cloud-native tools
• Resource Utilization Analysis: Analyze cloud resource utilization and recommend rightsizing or resizing of instances to align with workload requirements and minimize over-provisioning
• Cost Allocation: Develop methodologies for allocating cloud costs to different departments or projects
• Cost Reporting and Visualization: Create and maintain detailed cost reports, dashboards, and visualizations to provide stakeholders with clear insights into cloud spending patterns
• Best Practices and Compliance: Stay updated with the latest cloud cost management best practices, industry trends, and compliance requirements
• Ability to facilitate group meetings/discussions
• Ability to broker solutions for issues with a department and with team-external leaders

What Makes You A Dream Candidate? 

• Advanced Microsoft Office knowledge and analytical skills using MS Excel including developing forecasts & financial reports, decoding macros, pivot tables, charts, and financial calculations
• Advance knowledge of data visualization concepts and tools
• Knowledge of Business Intelligence applications (e.g. Cognos, SAS and PowerBi)
• Knowledge of Cost Analysis: Analyze cloud usage and cost trends, identify cost drivers, and provide actionable recommendations for cost optimization
• Knowledge of FinOps principles, capabilities, and the Azure/AWS Well-Architected Framework
• Strong people skills including the ability to interact with employees at all levels
• Ability to meet expected delivery dates and the tasks necessary to achieve objectives
• Must be a self-starter and able to manage the investigations function with minimal supervision
• In-depth knowledge of enterprise cloud platform pricing models and services.
• Proficiency in data analytics, and Excel, Power BIor related data reporting tools.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Analytical mindset with a keen ability to dissect complex technical and financial information
• Problem-solving orientation with a track record of identifying and implementing cost-saving strategies
• Passion for continuous learning and staying current with industry trends

Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work or military experience required
• Masters Degree in a related field preferred 
• 4-6 years experience in FinOps Practices required 
• 2-4 years experience in cloud optimization preferable with exposure to AWS, Azure or Google cloud platforms required
• 0-2 years experience with cloud cost management tools and services (e.g. AWS cost explorer, azure cost management, appito cloudability). 

What We Offer: Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays.

Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.

Compensation: Competitive pay and bonus eligibility

Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 2-days a week in office

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