Azure Budget Analyst

Apex Systems is seeking anAzure Budget Analyst,who will play an important role in managing and optimizing the financial aspects of our cloud computing services, specifically with Microsoft Azure. Your expertise in efficient cloud resource management, budgeting, and forecasting will support the organizations strategic goals.

You will work closely with our infrastructure and developer teams, sharing your insights and standard processes. This gives you a vital role in helping drive growth platforms and supporting operational pillars while striving for long-term value creation.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Conduct detailed analysis of Azure cloud spending, using Azure Cost Management tools to break down costs by service, department, and project.
• Identify underutilized or inefficiently allocated Azure resources and propose optimization strategies such asright sizingor reserved instances.
• Build comprehensive and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annualfinancial reportson cloud spending, highlighting trends, anomalies, and areas of concern.
• Perform variance analysis between actual cloud spend and budget forecasts, investigating and explaining significant discrepancies.
• Develop comprehensive policies for cloud procurement, usage, and cost allocation, ensuring efficient and responsible spending.
• Facilitate workshops, training sessions and mentorship for various teams to improve understanding of cloud economics and responsible cloud usage.
• Work with developers and infrastructure staff to make sure funding resource tags are included in DevOps pipelines.
• Engage with external vendors and consultants to benchmark cloud spending and explore opportunities for cost savings or efficiency improvements.
• Assist with procurement ofAzure credits.
• Assist in Identifying andtagging resourceswith funding sources (like Cost center) or with runtime environments (like Production, Development) and retrieve usage file from Azure portal.
• Continuously learn and develop your skills regarding Azure services and cloud financial management trends through professional development and certifications.

Who You Are:

You have a strong drive for results and exhibit passion and enthusiasm to get things done. You can efficiently carry out tasks independently and generate accurate, high-quality reports. You are proactive and highly innovative in approaching problem-solving efficiently. You can proficiently communicate ideas, collaborate, and efficiently work with people at any level, excelling in a team environment.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field courses.
• 3 years of proven experience working with Microsoft Azure services, with a focus on Azure Cost Management and Azure Advisor.
• Solid understanding of cloud computing principles.
• Experience with agile and scrum methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience managing FinOps for various initiatives, particularly migrating workloads from on-premises to Azure.
• Experience leading or mentoring a team of developers and architects.
• Experience working with multiple clients across different domains and industries.
• Experience in working with other cloud platforms.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178 .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.