Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ThunderYard Solutions is seeking a Financial Operations Analyst to support the financial and procurement management of cloud-based platforms. The role involves managing cloud spend, overseeing software license usage, and improving financial visibility in collaboration with various stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Support financial operations for cloud-based platforms, including spend tracking, invoice validation, accrual support, budget monitoring, and variance analysis
- Coordinate procurement activities for cloud platforms, SaaS tools, and related technology services, including purchase requests, renewals, vendor quotes, and contract support
- Manage software license inventories and subscription records to help ensure accurate allocation, utilization tracking, renewal planning, and compliance with internal and customer policies
- Partner with Procurement, Legal, Finance, and technical teams to support vendor onboarding, contract renewals, pricing reviews, and cost optimization opportunities
- Analyze cloud usage and cost data to identify spending trends, anomalies, underutilized resources, and opportunities for improved efficiency
- Assist in developing and maintaining reporting dashboards, recurring financial reports, and operational metrics related to cloud consumption and software licensing
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities for cloud services, software subscriptions, and platform-related operating expenses
- Help establish and maintain governance practices for cloud purchasing, software asset management, tagging, cost allocation, and financial controls
- Review and reconcile vendor invoices, service consumption reports, and entitlement data to improve financial accuracy and operational transparency
- Track renewal dates, true-up periods, and license commitments to reduce risk of service interruption or unnecessary spend
- Provide recommendations to improve procurement workflows, license management practices, financial reporting, and vendor performance oversight
- Prepare summaries and presentations for leadership on cloud platform costs, software utilization, savings opportunities, and procurement status
- Support internal and external audit requests related to software licensing, vendor contracts, and cloud financial controls
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, Supply Chain, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in financial operations, procurement, vendor management, software asset management, IT finance, or a related analyst role
- Experience supporting cloud-based platforms, SaaS environments, or technology vendors in a finance, procurement, or operations capacity
- Experience procuring or administering cloud services, software subscriptions, or enterprise technology licenses
- Working knowledge of software license management, renewal cycles, usage tracking, and contract terms
- Strong analytical skills with experience reviewing budgets, invoices, consumption data, forecasts, and financial reports
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience creating reports, reconciliations, and data analysis models
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Finance, Procurement, IT, Legal, and operational stakeholders
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate operational and financial data into actionable insights
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Understanding of internal controls, approval workflows, and documentation practices related to purchasing and financial operations
- Experience with major cloud providers such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
- Experience with FinOps, cloud cost management, showback/chargeback models, or cloud financial governance
- Experience with software asset management, IT asset management, or contract lifecycle management tools
- Familiarity with procurement systems, ERP platforms, or financial planning tools
- Experience with cost management and reporting tools such as AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, CloudHealth, Cloudability, Power BI, or Tableau
- Knowledge of SaaS metrics, vendor negotiations, or enterprise agreement management
- Experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, or license true-up exercises
- Relevant certifications such as FinOps Certified Practitioner, Certified Software Asset Manager, AWS Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, or related credentials
- Experience in a regulated, high-growth, or multi-vendor technology environment
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401k matching
- PTO
- Certification reimbursement
- And more
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