Business Analyst with Cloud and FinOps Knowledge

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions we believe that everything starts with our people. Were a global close-knit community united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike enabling the coordination thats critical for safer communities safer schools safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

The Cloud Platform Engineering team is responsible for the development and operations of critical cloud infrastructure reliability security and Business operational services in support of Motorola Solutions public and hybrid cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for public safety customers. This team is part of Motorola Solutions Software Enterprise division which offers secure reliable and efficient team communications workflow and operational intelligence solutions for mission critical public safety and enterprise markets throughout the world. Our services leverage Cloud Computing infrastructure on Azure AWS and GCP to build at scale.

Job Description

**Position Overview:**

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Business Analyst with a strong understanding of cloud technologies and Financial Operations (FinOps). The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions leveraging their expertise in cloud platforms and FinOps practices to help optimize costs improve efficiency and drive value from cloud investments. This role requires excellent analytical skills communication abilities and a proactive attitude to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

**Key Responsibilities:**

1. **Business Analysis & Stakeholder Engagement:**

- Act as a liaison between business stakeholders IT teams and cloud service providers to gather analyze and document business requirements.

- Identify pain points opportunities and improvement areas in business processes related to cloud adoption and financial management.

- Translate business needs into actionable technical requirements and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

2. **Cloud Cost Optimization (FinOps):**

- Collaborate with cloud engineers and finance teams to monitor cloud spending analyze cost drivers and identify opportunities for optimization.

- Assist in creating cloud budgets forecasts and cost allocation models to provide transparency and accountability across teams.

- Develop dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) for cloud cost efficiency and utilization.

- Promote FinOps best practices and advocate for cost-effective cloud usage across the organization.

3. **Data Analysis & Reporting:**

- Conduct data analysis to extract insights on cloud usage patterns trends and risks.

- Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders through clear and concise reports visualizations and presentations.

- Support decision-making by providing actionable insights related to cloud services costs and business outcomes.

4. **Process Improvement:**

- Evaluate and improve existing processes related to cloud resource management procurement and billing.

- Collaborate with teams to implement automation tools and workflows that enhance efficiency and reduce manual efforts.

- Stay updated on emerging cloud trends tools and technologies to recommend innovative solutions.

5. **Training & Knowledge Sharing:**

- Educate internal teams on cloud cost management practices and FinOps principles.

- Serve as a subject matter expert in cloud financial management providing guidance and support to stakeholders.

Basic Requirements

- Bachelors degree in Business Administration Information Technology Finance or a related field.

- Proven experience as a Business Analyst with knowledge of cloud technologies preferably (e.g. AWS Azure Google Cloud) and FinOps principles.

- Strong understanding of cloud service models (IaaS PaaS SaaS) and billing mechanisms.

- Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting complex data sets to provide actionable insights.

- Familiarity with FinOps tools and principles ( Cost Explorer Azure Cost Management).

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

**Preferred Skills:**

- FinOps certification (e.g. FinOps Certified Practitioner) or relevant cloud certifications (e.g. AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Azure Fundamentals).

- Experience with cost allocation tagging strategies and chargeback models.

- Knowledge of DevOps practices and how they intersect with cloud financial management.

- Knowledge in data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI Tableau) and advanced Excel skills.

**Why Join Us**

- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud technologies and help shape the organizations cloud strategy.

- Be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation collaboration and continuous improvement.

- Competitive salary benefits and growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

If you are passionate about bridging business and technology optimizing cloud investments and driving financial efficiency we would love to hear from you! Apply today to join our team.

Travel Requirements

None

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion or belief sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If youd like to join our team but feel that you dont quite meet all of the preferred skills wed still love to hear why you think youd be a great addition to our team.