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Our technology enables organizations to move faster while maintaining the governance, accountability, and control required in highly regulated environments.\nOur portfolio includes Zafin AIOS, an agent orchestration platform for governed AI work; the Zafin Banking Platform, which helps banks modernize product, pricing, offers, billing, loyalty, and relationship management; and Zafin IO, an integration platform that connects data, systems, and workflows across complex enterprise environments.\nHeadquartered in Toronto, Canada, Zafin partners with leading financial institutions across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. As AI transforms the future of financial services, we're building the platforms that help regulated organizations adopt AI responsibly and at scale.\nWhat’s the opportunity?\nWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior FinOps Analyst with deep expertise in Azure cloud financial management. This role is focused on integrating financial operations into Azure cloud environments, driving cost optimization, and providing strategic insights to manage Azure cloud spending effectively. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Azure cloud financial operations, cost forecasting, and reporting, with the ability to collaborate across teams to ensure financial accountability and maximize resource efficiency in an Azure-centric environment.\nWhat will you do?\nLead Azure Cloud Financial Analysis and Cost Optimization: Take ownership of analyzing Azure cloud usage and spend. Provide detailed financial reports, forecasts, and actionable insights to reduce costs and optimize Azure resource allocation.\nDevelop and Implement Azure-Specific FinOps Best Practices: Drive the adoption of FinOps practices tailored to Azure cloud operations. Work closely with Azure architects, engineering, and operations teams to establish cloud cost governance models and align them with financial goals specific to Azure environments.\nAzure Cloud Cost Forecasting and Budgeting: Build and manage cloud cost forecasting models for Azure services. Develop dashboards and reports in Azure Cost Management and Azure Monitor to track budget versus actuals, highlighting variances and recommending corrective actions.\nDesign Cost Allocation and Chargeback Models for Azure: Design and implement effective cost allocation and chargeback models for Azure resources, ensuring that costs are accurately distributed across business units, teams, and projects. Promote financial accountability for Azure consumption across the organization.\nAzure Cloud Financial Reporting and Insights: Provide regular reporting on Azure cloud spend, usage, and trends, including KPIs, forecasts, and detailed cost insights. Present financial data to senior management to drive decision-making and improve Azure financial visibility.\nCollaborate with Azure Teams for Cost Efficiency: Work closely with Azure cloud architects, engineers, and operations teams to ensure that Azure infrastructure is being utilized efficiently and that cost-saving opportunities are identified and acted upon.\nConduct Cost Audits and Optimization Reviews for Azure: Conduct periodic reviews of Azure costs and resource utilization, identifying unused or underutilized resources. Recommend and implement strategies to optimize resource usage, such as rightsizing Azure virtual machines, scaling down storage, or eliminating waste.\nDevelop Automation for Azure Cost Management: Leverage tools such as Azure Automation, Azure Logic Apps, and other cost management tools to streamline the tracking, reporting, and optimization of Azure cloud spend.\nProvide Training and Support on Azure FinOps Best Practices: Mentor junior team members, share FinOps best practices for Azure, and provide guidance to stakeholders on how to manage and optimize Azure cloud costs effectively.\nWhat do you need to succeed?\nMust haves:\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.\n5+ years of experience in FinOps, Azure cloud financial management, or a similar role with a focus on cost optimization in Azure environments.\nStrong expertise in Azure cost management tools: Extensive experience with Azure Cost Management, Azure Billing, Azure Advisor, and Azure Monitor for tracking, reporting, and optimizing cloud spending.\nDeep understanding of Azure services: Familiarity with Azure pricing models, including compute, storage, networking, and databases, as well as services like Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, Azure Virtual Machines (VMs), and Azure App Services.\nExperience in cost forecasting and budgeting: Ability to create and manage cost forecasts, budgets, and financial reporting specifically for Azure services.\nExperience with Azure-specific chargeback models: Design and implement Azure-specific cost allocation models based on usage, consumption tags, and resource tagging, ensuring clear financial responsibility for Azure services across the business.\nProficiency in data analysis and reporting: Experience using Power BI, Excel, or other analytics tools to generate actionable insights from Azure cost data.\nExperience with FinOps principles in Azure environments: In-depth understanding of the FinOps lifecycle and how it applies to Azure cost management, including budget controls, cost optimization, and cloud financial governance.\nExcellent communication skills: Ability to clearly present complex financial data and insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders in the context of Azure cloud services.\nCollaboration skills: Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Azure cloud teams, engineering, and finance departments to influence spending decisions and drive efficiency in Azure cloud operations.\nProblem-solving mindset: Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify inefficiencies in Azure resource usage and implement corrective measures.\nExperience with Azure Automation and Scripting: Familiarity with Azure-specific scripting languages like PowerShell or Azure CLI to automate cost-related tasks, audits, and reports.\nNice to have:\nAzure certifications, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.\nFinOps Foundation cetifications\nExperience with SaaS or enterprise-level Azure environments.\nWhat’s in it for you\nJoining our team means being part of a culture that values diversity, teamwork, and high-quality work. We offer competitive salaries, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, paid volunteering days, wellness benefits, and robust opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. Want to learn more about what you can look forward to during your career with us? Visit our careers site and our openings: zafin.com/careers\nZafin welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. \nZafin is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information collected from all applicants throughout the recruitment process. The methods by which Zafin contains uses, stores, handles, retains, or discloses applicant information can be accessed by reviewing Zafin’s privacy policy at https://zafin.com/privacy-notice/. 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