Senior Analyst, FinOps (Cloud, Azure)

Zafin is an AI platform company helping regulated institutions modernize how critical work is designed, governed, and delivered. Our technology enables organizations to move faster while maintaining the governance, accountability, and control required in highly regulated environments. Our portfolio includes Zafin AIOS , an agent orchestration platform for governed AI work; the Zafin Banking Platform , which helps banks modernize product, pricing, offers, billing, loyalty, and relationship management; and Zafin IO , an integration platform that connects data, systems, and workflows across complex enterprise environments. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Zafin partners with leading financial institutions across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. As AI transforms the future of financial services, we're building the platforms that help regulated organizations adopt AI responsibly and at scale. What’s the opportunity? We are seeking a highly skilled Senior FinOps Analyst with deep expertise in Azure cloud financial management . This role is focused on integrating financial operations into Azure cloud environments, driving cost optimization, and providing strategic insights to manage Azure cloud spending effectively. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Azure cloud financial operations, cost forecasting, and reporting, with the ability to collaborate across teams to ensure financial accountability and maximize resource efficiency in an Azure-centric environment. What will you do? Lead Azure Cloud Financial Analysis and Cost Optimization: Take ownership of analyzing Azure cloud usage and spend. Provide detailed financial reports, forecasts, and actionable insights to reduce costs and optimize Azure resource allocation. Develop and Implement Azure-Specific FinOps Best Practices: Drive the adoption of FinOps practices tailored to Azure cloud operations. Work closely with Azure architects, engineering, and operations teams to establish cloud cost governance models and align them with financial goals specific to Azure environments. Azure Cloud Cost Forecasting and Budgeting: Build and manage cloud cost forecasting models for Azure services. Develop dashboards and reports in Azure Cost Management and Azure Monitor to track budget versus actuals, highlighting variances and recommending corrective actions. Design Cost Allocation and Chargeback Models for Azure: Design and implement effective cost allocation and chargeback models for Azure resources, ensuring that costs are accurately distributed across business units, teams, and projects. Promote financial accountability for Azure consumption across the organization. Azure Cloud Financial Reporting and Insights: Provide regular reporting on Azure cloud spend, usage, and trends, including KPIs, forecasts, and detailed cost insights. Present financial data to senior management to drive decision-making and improve Azure financial visibility. Collaborate with Azure Teams for Cost Efficiency: Work closely with Azure cloud architects, engineers, and operations teams to ensure that Azure infrastructure is being utilized efficiently and that cost-saving opportunities are identified and acted upon. Conduct Cost Audits and Optimization Reviews for Azure: Conduct periodic reviews of Azure costs and resource utilization, identifying unused or underutilized resources. Recommend and implement strategies to optimize resource usage, such as rightsizing Azure virtual machines, scaling down storage, or eliminating waste. Develop Automation for Azure Cost Management: Leverage tools such as Azure Automation , Azure Logic Apps , and other cost management tools to streamline the tracking, reporting, and optimization of Azure cloud spend. Provide Training and Support on Azure FinOps Best Practices: Mentor junior team members, share FinOps best practices for Azure, and provide guidance to stakeholders on how to manage and optimize Azure cloud costs effectively. Wha…