Business Analyst FinOps

Basis:

Permanent - Full-time

Area of Interest:

Finance

Location:

Oakville, Ontario

Who we are

Geotab ® is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified “Great Place to Work™.” We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.
 
Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab’s open platform and Geotab Marketplace ®, offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes.
 
Our team is growing and we’re looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities - ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab. To see what it’s like to be a Geotabber, check out our blog and follow us @InsideGeotab on Instagram. Join our talent network to learn more about job opportunities and company news.

Who you are:

You are a Business Analyst with a strong focus on FinOps, functioning primarily as a Financial Analyst. With deep expertise in cloud cost optimization, cloud technologies, and cost management tools, you use data-driven insights and analytical skills to identify opportunities for improving cloud efficiency. You excel at communicating complex financial information to both technical and non-technical teams, ensuring that cloud strategies are aligned with broader business goals.

 

What you'll do:

 

You will analyze cloud spending to identify optimization opportunities and trends. By collaborating with stakeholders, you’ll align cloud strategies with business objectives and drive cost efficiency. You’ll focus on using data and analytical tools to uncover insights that will help reduce cloud costs and improve financial performance across the organization.

 

How you'll make an impact

  • Analyze large datasets from cloud billing data to extract meaningful insights into cloud consumption patterns, cost drivers, and variances. 

  • Lead data analysis of cloud expenditure to identify trends, anomalies, unplanned spikes, and investigate root cause of variances while improving processes to prevent recurring issues.

  • Identify cost optimization strategies, including rightsizing resources, leveraging discounts, and optimizing usage patterns.

  • Work closely with cloud infrastructure, software engineers, product managers and other business stakeholders to understand requirements, drive cost accountability, and communicate financial insights effectively.

  • Foster a culture of cost accountability among teams by staying updated on cloud’s evolving service offerings, trends, pricing models, and driving implementation of FinOps best practices to enhance efficiency.

  • Develop and maintain clear, concise reports and dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs), cloud spending trends, and cost optimization efforts. Utilize tools like PowerBI or Superset to present data in a compelling and accessible way.

  • Provide strategic reports on show back models, business metrics (Unit costs, resource usage, etc.) with recommendations that drive realization of cloud value

  • Collaborate across teams to develop accurate cloud cost forecasts and budgets, ensuring alignment with business objectives and roadmaps. Prepare models for new initiatives and influencing business decisions.

What you'll bring to the role

  • 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, reporting, and cost management, with at least 2+ years specifically focused on cloud environments

  • Proven experience writing complex and efficient SQL queries to extract and analyze data from large datasets.

  • Strong understanding of cloud billing models and cost optimization levers.

  • Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI, Superset).

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Exceptional communication skills and ability to tell a story with numbers

  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their cost management tools.

  • Experience with Public cloud financial tools and cost management software

  • FinOps or Cloud Service Provider certification is preferred.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Data Science, or a related field preferred, work experience in related field may be substituted

If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role! Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
 
Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.
 

Why job seekers choose Geotab

Flex working arrangements
Home office reimbursement program
Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
Online learning and networking opportunities
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
Competitive medical and dental benefits
Retirement savings program

*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only

How we work

At Geotab, we have adopted a flexible hybrid working model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work-life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology!
 
We believe that ensuring diversity is fundamental to our future growth and progress and is an integral part of our business. We believe that success happens where new ideas can flourish – in an environment that is rich in diversity and a place where people from various backgrounds can work together. Geotab encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management, career development, training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at careers@geotab.com. By submitting a job application to Geotab Inc. or its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “Geotab”), you acknowledge Geotab’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Click here to learn more about what happens with your personal data.
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