Financial Analyst
Gdh Consulting, Inc.

Join the team as a Financial Analyst V, where you will lead the management and optimization of financial operations within our cloud environment. This pivotal role offers an exceptional opportunity to influence cloud financial strategy, drive cost efficiencies, and support organizational growth through expert financial analysis and innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Financial Planning & Cost Management: Develop comprehensive fiscal year projections for cloud expenditures, monitor budget utilization through burndown charts, and provide strategic insights to optimize cloud spending.
• Architectural Cost Analysis: Participate in cloud architecture reviews, offering financial perspectives to ensure resource allocation aligns with budget and business objectives, while preparing accurate cost estimates.
• Financial Reporting & Transparency: Create detailed monthly reports analyzing cloud expenditure, usage trends, and leveraging data visualization tools to communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.
• Chargeback & Cost Allocation Models: Design and implement transparent chargeback frameworks that accurately allocate cloud expenses to respective business units, fostering accountability.
• Cost Optimization Initiatives: Identify and recommend opportunities for cost savings, collaborating with engineering and IT teams to implement fiscally responsible solutions.
• Financial Analytics & Insights: Conduct in-depth analysis of spending patterns, trends, and forecast future needs, providing actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Policy Compliance: Work closely with finance, IT, and engineering teams to align cloud financial strategies, ensuring compliance with industry standards and internal policies.
• Tool Utilization & Data Analysis: Leverage cloud cost management tools (such as AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, Google Cloud Billing) along with Excel and data visualization platforms (Tableau, Power BI) to monitor and report on cloud expenses.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in financial or business analysis, with at least 3 years specialized in cloud cost management.
• Proven expertise in preparing cloud resource cost estimates, participating in architectural reviews, and creating chargeback models.
• Strong understanding of cloud architectures, application design, and networking principles.
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including financial modeling and complex formula creation; experience with VBA or scripting a plus.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and pricing models.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills, capable of presenting complex data clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Successful cross-functional collaboration skills.

Security & Compliance:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
  
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Publishing Pay Range: $60.00 - $65.00 hourly

About GDH:
At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, "We care about people," isn't just a tagline - it's the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.

Who We Are:
GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women's services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more! For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH's website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

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