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AWS Cloud Billing & Finance Analyst - alignedtg
Software Engineer
Analyze and optimize AWS cloud spend, manage billing processes, and provide financial insights using AWS tools, SQL, and advanced Excel techniques to drive cost efficiency and strategic budgeting.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze AWS usage and cost data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for cost savings.
- Prepare detailed financial reports, forecasts, and dashboards for stakeholders using SQL and Excel.
- Collaborate with engineering and finance teams to implement tagging strategies, cost allocation, and budgeting controls.
- Recommend and implement cost optimization initiatives such as Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, and right‑sizing of resources.
- Maintain and update billing and cost management documentation, ensuring compliance with internal policies.
Requirements
- Proven experience with AWS billing and cost management tools (Cost Explorer, Budgets, Cost Allocation Tags).
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in SQL and advanced Excel (pivot tables, macros).
- Background in finance or accounting, with ability to translate technical data into business insights.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally.
- Knowledge of cloud cost optimization best practices and experience with AWS Reserved Instances or Savings Plans is a plus.
Skills
awsdata analysissqlexcel