Standard Bank Group
Financial Services
CloudFinOpsAnalyst
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“Cloud FinOps Analyst at Standard Bank Group. Skills: FinOps, Cost Optimisation, Data Analytics, Financial Analysis. Support development of cost optimisation capabilities. Analyse technology consumption”
What You'll Achieve.
Make data-driven technology investment decisions; Deliver insights; Identify efficiencies; Support financial accountability
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills; Ability to synthesise information; Ability to identify actionable insights
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5-7 years technology experience, 5-7 years data analytics experience, 5-7 years financial analysis experience, 5-7 years cost management experience, Understanding of cost optimisation, Understanding of budgeting, Understanding of forecasting, Understanding of financial modelling principles, Experience with large datasets, Experience with reporting tools, Experience with business intelligence platforms, Experience with data visualisation solutions, Analytical skills, Problem-solving skills, Experience preparing reports, Experience presenting findings, Practical experience in cloud environments, Practical experience in technology environments, Practical experience in digital environments, 4-5 years analytical capabilities, 4-5 years quantitative capabilities, 4-5 years problem-solving capabilities, Ability to synthesise information, Ability to identify actionable insights, Attention to detail, Continuous improvement mindset, Ability to work collaboratively, Passion for data-driven decision-making, Passion for technology value optimisation
Nice to Have
Exposure to Technology Business Management, Exposure to FinOps, Exposure to cloud financial management, Curiosity in FinOps, Willingness to develop expertise in FinOps, Willingness to develop expertise in emerging technologies, Willingness to develop expertise in AI
What You'll Do.
Support development of cost optimisation capabilities
Analyse technology consumption
Analyse technology spend
Identify optimisation opportunities
Contribute to growth of FinOps practices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with technology teams; Work with finance teams; Work with engineering teams; Work with product teams; Work across multidisciplinary teams
Communication Scope
Presenting findings
Full Job Description
Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you. We are looking for an analytically minded FinOps professional to support the development of cost optimisation capabilities across cloud, AI, and on-premises technology environments. This role plays a key part in helping the organisation make data-driven technology investment decisions by delivering insights, identifying efficiencies, and supporting financial accountability across technology platforms. As an Analyst, FinOps, you will work closely with technology, finance, engineering, and product teams to analyse technology consumption and spend, identify optimisation opportunities, and contribute to the growth of FinOps practices across the Group. ## Qualifications Type of Qualification: First Degree Field of Study: Business Commerce Type of Qualification: First Degree Field of Study: Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, or related disciplines Experience Required 5–7 years * Experience in technology, data analytics, financial analysis, cost management, or related disciplines * Understanding of cost optimisation, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling principles * Experience working with large datasets, reporting tools, business intelligence platforms, and data visualisation solutions * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights * Experience preparing rep
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