Financial Operations Analyst, Brandwatch

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience
• 3 + years experience in FinOps, cloud cost management, or adjacent roles analyzing and optimizing cloud spend in AWS/Azure/GCP
• Proficiency with cloud billing models and cost structures (e.g., on-demand vs. reserved, SPs/committed use)
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and experience in BI/FinOps tools for cost analysis and visualization
• Familiarity with cloud cost platforms and native tools (e.g., AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, Google Billing)
• Effective communicator able to translate technical and financial concepts for engineering and finance stakeholders; collaborative, outcomes-focused working style

Desirable

• At Cision, we believe in empowering every individual to make an impact. Here, your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your unique perspective fuels our collective success
• As part of our global team, you'll thrive in an environment that champions curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, all while making meaningful contributions to the brands we accelerate
• Whether you're solving complex problems or driving bold innovations, your growth is our success, and together, we’ll create the conversations of tomorrow
• The position is responsible for driving cloud cost efficiency and financial accountability across the organization by enabling cost visibility, analyzing usage patterns, and partnering with cross-functional teams to embed cost-aware practices into planning, architecture, and operations
• The role advances showback/chargeback disciplines, optimizes cloud spend, and supports forecasting and budgeting to ensure scalable, sustainable growth
• Increase visibility of cloud spend through clear, insightful reporting and dashboards (e.g., service, environment, team, and product views)
• Analyze usage, trends, and unit economics to identify optimization opportunities (e.g., rightsizing, reservations/savings plans, scheduling, eliminating waste)
• Partner with Engineering and Finance to integrate cost considerations into design decisions, capacity planning, and quarterly/annual budgeting cycles
• Implement and tune alerts/monitors for spend anomalies; investigate spikes and drive corrective actions with owners
• Develop cost forecasts and scenarios to inform contracts, vendor negotiations, and growth planning
• Establish and maintain tagging, allocation, and showback/chargeback standards to improve accountability and decision-making
• Recommend and operationalize toolsets and automations (e.g., Cost Explorer/Azure Cost Management/GCP Billing, BI tools, scripting) to scale FinOps practices
• Educate stakeholders on cloud economics, unit metrics, and best practices; cultivate a culture of cost awareness
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required to support business needs