Comcast
Technology
PrincipalCloudCostAnalyst
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“Principal Cloud Cost Analyst at Comcast. Skills: Cloud Cost Governance, FinOps, Financial Optimization, Cloud Capacity Engineering. Lead FinOps governance. Manage optimization tracking”
Industry & Context.
Data-driven decision-making; Analyze usage patterns; Forecast demand; Quantify trade-offs
Ineligible for visa sponsorship
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of experience in FinOps, 5+ years of experience in cloud cost optimization, 5+ years of experience in cloud capacity engineering, 5+ years of experience in related cloud governance roles, hands-on knowledge of public cloud platforms, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Bachelor’s degree in Finance, equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, legally authorized to work in the United States
Nice to Have
FinOps Certified Practitioner or Professional certification preferred
What You'll Do.
Lead FinOps governance
Manage optimization tracking
Manage optimization reporting
Provide strategic guidance for cloud cost forecasting
Provide strategic guidance for cloud cost budgeting
Serve as Lead FinOps Practitioner
Drive enterprise-wide accountability
Standardize FinOps KPIs
Define FinOps metrics
Standardize FinOps metrics
Manage FinOps metrics
Serve as subject matter expert on FinOps systems
Serve as subject matter expert on FinOps tools
Serve as subject matter expert on FinOps integrations
Guide stakeholders on best practices for implementation
Guide stakeholders on best practices for optimization
Lead cross-functional collaboration
Align cloud cost strategies with business objectives
Partner with engineering leaders
Improve cost management processes
Automate cost management processes
Identify cost-saving opportunities
Track cost-saving opportunities
Prioritize cost-saving opportunities
Evaluate cloud commitment instruments
Recommend cloud commitment instruments
Build financial models
Maintain financial models
Analyze usage patterns
Support data-driven commitment decisions
Identify optimization opportunities
Partner with stakeholders
Gather business requirements
Document business requirements
Gather technical requirements
Document technical requirements
Translate FinOps needs into requirements
Translate cost optimization needs into requirements
Develop cost optimization solutions
Implement cost optimization solutions
Analyze dependencies across cloud platforms
Analyze dependencies across cloud tools
Analyze dependencies across engineering workflows
Assess impact of cost optimization strategies
Assess impact of system changes
Visualize cost trends
Develop reporting for cloud costs
Develop reporting for optimization progress
Develop reporting for financial risk tracking
Ensure data integrity
Ensure data consistency
Support validation of cost models
Support testing of cost models
Support validation of dashboards
Support testing of dashboards
Support validation of automation outputs
Support testing of automation outputs
Partner with business users
Ensure solutions meet defined requirements
Ensure solutions meet expected outcomes
Define FinOps best practices
Implement FinOps best practices
Document process improvements
Communicate process improvements
Lead periodic briefings
Lead updates for engineering teams
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional collaboration; Engineering, product, finance partners; Engineering teams; Finance partners; Cloud vendors
Communication Scope
Strategic guidance; Business recommendations; Reporting; Briefings; Updates
Full Job Description
Make your mark at Comcast -- a Fortune 30 global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, we reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. Become part of our award-winning technology team that turns big ideas into cutting-edge products, platforms, and solutions that our customers love. We create space to innovate, and we recognize, reward, and invest in your ideas, while ensuring you can proudly bring your authentic self to the workplace. Join us. You’ll do the best work of your career right here at Comcast. (In most cases, Comcast prefers to have employees on-site collaborating unless the team has been designated as virtual due to the nature of their work. If a position is listed with both office locations and virtual offerings, Comcast may be willing to consider candidates who live greater than 100 miles from the office for the remote option.) **Job Summary** Are you passionate about cloud technologies, financial optimization, and operational efficiency? As a Principal Cloud Capacity & FinOps Analyst, you will bring deep expertise in Public Cloud Cost Governance to drive strategic financial accountability and optimization across our multi-cloud environments. You will collaborate with engineers, product managers, finance partners, and functional leaders to deliver cost optimization opportunities, cost transparency, and governance best practices at scale. This role is pivotal in shaping long-term cloud financial strategy, enabling efficient resource utilization, and supporting data-driven decision-making for senior leadership. The Cloud Capacity engineering team is a fast-moving group of experts driving innovation in cloud cost management and governance. We thrive on big challenges, results, quality, and agility. **Job Description** This role and team are based in our cutting-edge [Comcast Technology Center](https://comcastcentercampus.com/) in downtown Philadelp
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