Staff Cloud FinOps Analyst

About Tekion:

Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe.

Job Introduction

Leads advanced financial analysis and optimization strategies for cloud infrastructure, providing expert-level insight and technical guidance to drive cost efficiency, forecasting accuracy, and financial accountability across multi-cloud environments. This role partners closely with engineering, finance, and procurement teams to enable strategic cloud investment decisions.​

Key Role and Responsibilities

• Lead in-depth cost modeling, forecasting, and trend analysis for AWS, Azure, GCP, and other cloud platforms.

• Design and implement scalable chargeback/showback models, allocation frameworks, and budget controls across business units.

• Serve as the primary expert on cloud cost optimization, including automation of rightsizing, usage analysis, and commitment planning (RI/SP/CUD).

• Collaborate with cloud engineering and architecture teams to ensure cost considerations are embedded in system design and scaling strategies.

• Provide financial oversight and scenario modeling to support large-scale cloud investments and vendor negotiations.

• Own and maintain FinOps dashboards, data pipelines, and cloud billing integrations with BI platforms.

• Define and drive FinOps best practices, governance standards, and cross-functional training initiatives.

• Mentor other analysts and serve as a lead contributor to FinOps maturity and tooling strategies.​

• Leads the most complex, high-impact cloud financial analysis and optimization initiatives.

• Translates technical usage into strategic financial insights.

• Operates independently with a high degree of autonomy.

• Trusted to guide FinOps execution and influence enterprise cloud strategy.

• Deep subject matter expertise in cloud billing, cost modeling, and FinOps strategy.

• Recognized as a key influencer in cloud financial planning and optimization.​

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 7+ years of experience in cloud cost optimization, infrastructure finance, or enterprise technology operations.

• Advanced knowledge of public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), billing constructs, and pricing strategies.

• Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker.

• Experience with cloud cost management platforms (e.g., Apptio Cloudability, CloudHealth, native tools).

• Strong technical acumen, communication skills, and ability to collaborate across engineering and finance.

• FinOps Certified Practitioner or Professional strongly preferred.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive compensation.

• Generous stock options.

• Medical Insurance coverage.

• Work with some of the brightest minds from Silicon Valley’s most dominant and successful companies.

Effective 4 Aug 2026, Current Tekion Employees should apply via the Internal Job Board in Ashby

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