Financial Operations Analyst (Cloud-Based Platforms)

Summary

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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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

Nice to Haves

• 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