Analyst IT Operations(Cloud FinOps Analyst)

As a Cloud FinOps Analyst you will be responsible for monitoring analyzing and optimizing costs across our public cloud platforms. Your role will focus on building financial accountability within the organization by driving transparency efficiency and cost optimization in cloud usage focusing primarily on GCP & AWS. 

You will design implement and maintain chargeback and show back models to ensure accurate allocation of cloud costs to business units. You will manage and optimize cloud reservations such as Committed Use Discounts (CUDs) and Savings Plans ensuring maximum utilization and cost savings. Additionally you will be responsible for creating and maintaining cloud cost and utilization dashboards delivering insights to both technical and business stakeholders. 

Your responsibilities will include producing cloud cost reports managing budget alerts and developing cloud cost forecasting models in partnership with the Finance team. You will work closely with cloud administrators to identify opportunities for rightsizing cleaning up unused resources and implementing cost-optimization strategies. At the same time you will collaborate with applications and business owners to foster a culture of cost visibility and accountability across the organization. Drive automation of cloud cost reporting anomaly detection and governance controls. 

Beyond cost monitoring you will play a critical role in setting standards policies and best practices for efficient cloud usage as a part of the overall cloud governance program. This includes working with Finance and the business to build accurate forecasts providing ongoing reporting on performance against those forecasts and ensuring cloud deployments follow financial and operational best practices. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelors degree in IT Management Computer Information Systems Business or a related field. 

• 3 years of experience in FinOps with a proven track record of managing large-scale cloud environments and spend. 

• Hands-on experience working with all major public cloud providers (AWS Azure GCP Oracle) including a strong understanding of their reservation and commitment models. 

• Solid knowledge of public cloud platforms core services and underlying infrastructure operations. 

• Strong knowledge of Reserved Instances Savings Plans Committed Use Discounts and tagging strategies. 

• Experience with scripting and task automation to improve efficiency in cloud cost management. 

• Familiarity with cloud cost management platforms such as Apptio Cloudability CloudHealth or similar tools. 

• Proficiency in Python and data visualization tools for cost analysis reporting and forecasting 

Preferred Skills: 

• FinOps Certifications (e.g. FinOps Certified Practitioner or Advanced Practitioner). 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for financial modeling and executive reporting. 

• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau Power BI Looker etc. 

• Foundational cloud certifications (e.g. AWS Cloud Practitioner GCP Associate Cloud Engineer) to demonstrate cloud knowledge. 

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

• A creative analytical mindset with the ability to think outside the box and design innovative cloud optimization solutions. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strategic thinker with attention to detail. 

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For: 

• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning embracing challenges and improving themselves.
   

Additional Information :

Dont meet every single requirement At Mattel we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:
We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth optimism and wellbeing where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands including Barbie Hot Wheels Fisher-Price American Girl Thomas & Friends UNO Masters of the Universe Matchbox Monster High MEGA and Polly Pocket as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys content consumer products digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the worlds leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945 Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattels award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes Fast Company Newsweek Great Place to Work TIME and more.

Visit us at  is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers and all applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time