Cloud FinOps Analyst
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Job Summary
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 Core Platform Services 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
Role Summary
The Cloud FinOps Analyst will play a critical hands-on role in driving financial accountability delivering measurable cost savings and enhancing operational efficiency across Motorola Solutions (MSI) cloud environments. This role requires a unique blend of financial acumen technical understanding and strong interpersonal skills to coordinate high-impact initiatives across senior leadership engineering teams and our network of FinOps Champions.
Key Responsibilities
1. Cost Optimization & Financial Management (50%)
Identify Savings: Proactively analyze cloud utilization and billing data (AWS Azure GCP etc.) to identify model and execute significant cost savings opportunities directly contributing to the teams multi-million dollar savings target.
Pricing Strategy: Manage and optimize commitments including Reserved Instances (RIs) Savings Plans (SPs) and volume discounts ensuring maximum coverage and financial benefit.
Budget & Forecasting: Develop accurate cloud spending forecasts and budget models in partnership with the Finance team and business unit leaders explaining variances and driving accountability.
2. Governance & Operational Scaling (35%)
FinOps System Management: Act as a central administrator for the FinOps operating model ensuring consistency and adherence to cost governance policies across MSI.
Champion Coordination: Lead support and scale the internal network of FinOps Champions. Provide them with the necessary tools training and standardized reporting to successfully run FinOps within their respective business units.
Process Improvement: Partner with Engineering and Procurement teams to embed cost-aware behaviors tagging standards and automation into the cloud provisioning and deployment lifecycle.
3. Executive Reporting & Stakeholder Alignment (15%)
Senior Leadership Engagement: Prepare and present concise action-oriented reports to senior leadership translating complex cloud cost data into clear business value and strategic recommendations.
Cross-Functional Liaison: Facilitate close coordination and communication between Finance Engineering and Procurement teams to ensure seamless execution of cost-saving initiatives and contractual compliance.
Basic Requirements
Experience: 4 years of experience in Cloud FinOps Cloud Cost Management Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) or a related role focusing on cloud expense optimization.
Education: Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Engineering Information Technology
Technical Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of cloud billing and usage data from at least one major provider (AWS Azure or GCP).
Analytical Skills: Proven ability to analyze large datasets to identify cost drivers and translate complex data into actionable cost-saving strategies.
Financial Acumen: Understanding of cloud financial concepts including amortization forecasting budget modeling and commitment models (RIs Savings Plans).
Collaboration & Influence: Demonstrated ability to work effectively across functions (Engineering Finance Procurement) and coordinate initiatives with internal stakeholders specifically including experience supporting a governance model or a distributed system (like the FinOps Champions network).
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for presenting financial insights to both technical teams and senior leadership.
Travel Requirements
None
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
ExperiencedReferral Payment Plan
YesEEO 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- ArcGIS
- Intelligence Community Experience
- GIS
- Python
- Computer Networking
- Data Collection
- Intelligence Experience
- R
- Relational Databases
- Analysis Skills
- Data Management
- Application Development
About Company
Motorola Solutions, Inc., incorporated on March 9, 1973, is a provider of communication infrastructure, devices, accessories, software and services. The Company operates through two segments: Products and Services. It serves global customer base spanning federal, state, county, provin ... View more
