Cloud Financial Operations Engineer

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A Little About Us
Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. We serve more than 750 payers, including the top five national health plans, regional health plans, TPAs and millions of healthcare providers and consumers across our platform of solutions. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts – driving real, measurable results for clients.
A Little About You
You bring a unique blend of personality and professional expertise to your work, inspiring others with your passion and dedication. Your career is a testament to your diverse experiences, community involvement, and the valuable lessons you've learned along the way. You are more than just your resume; you are a reflection of your achievements, the knowledge you've gained, and the personal interests that shape who you are.
Position Overview
The FinOps Analyst / FinOps Practitioner serves as a core member of the centralized cloud financial management team, responsible for operationalizing FinOps Foundation best practices across AWS and Azure. This role supports the full FinOps lifecycle (Inform, Optimize, Operate) across AWS and Azure. This role blends cloud financial engineering, financial analysis, and cross-functional enablement to drive visibility, optimization, and accountability for cloud spend.
This role reports to Cloud Engineering leadership, this role acts as a hands-on practitioner executing FinOps capabilities while partnering with Engineering, Cloud Practice, Finance, Product, and Executive Leadership.
FinOps Foundation Alignment
This role is explicitly aligned to FinOps Foundation principles and capabilities, including: - Visibility & Allocation - Optimization & Rate Efficiency - Budgeting, Forecasting, and Anomaly Management - Business Value & Unit Economics - Governance and Cost Accountability
Core Responsibilities
Cloud Financial Management (AWS & Azure)

Analyze, monitor, and report on cloud usage and spend across AWS and Azure environments
Develop and maintain standardized cost allocation models using tagging, accounts, subscriptions, and cost centers
Produce operational, leadership, and executive-level reporting on cloud spend, trends, and unit economics
Own cloud cost forecasting processes and track variance against budgets and financial targets
Optimization & Rate Strategy

Identify and drive optimization opportunities including:
Rightsizing and workload optimization
Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, and Azure Reservations
Spot usage strategies where applicable
Storage tiering and lifecycle optimization
Identification and remediation of idle or orphaned resources
Partner with cloud architects and engineering teams to prioritize and implement cost optimization initiatives
Track realized vs potential savings using FinOps KPIs and maturity metrics
Governance, Budgeting & Controls

Define and enforce FinOps governance standards including tagging policies, budget guardrails, and cost allocation rules
Implement and manage anomaly detection and alerting for unexpected cost behavior
Support audit readiness and financial controls related to cloud spend and governance
Maintain oversight of cloud operating budgets across AWS and Azure
Business Value & Enablement

Embed business value analysis into cloud demand and architectural decision-making
Develop and support showback and chargeback models to reinforce cost ownership
Translate cloud financial data into actionable insights for technical and non-technical stakeholders
Educate engineering, product, and finance teams on FinOps best practices and cost-aware decision making
Tooling, Reporting & Data Enablement

Leverage AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Budgets, Azure Cost Management, and Azure Advisor
Evaluate and support cost allocation and reporting platforms as needed
Collaborate with data and cloud engineering teams to centralize FinOps reporting, including Power BI dashboards
Support ETL processes to normalize and aggregate AWS and Azure cost and usage data
Executive & Stakeholder Communication

Prepare executive summaries, financial reports, and business reviews related to cloud Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Present cloud financial insights, risks, and optimization progress to senior leadership
Develop communication strategies to ensure transparency and alignment across stakeholders
Required Qualifications

3+ years of experience in FinOps, cloud financial management, cloud cost optimization, or cloud financial analysis
Hands-on experience with AWS and Azure cloud platforms and their billing and pricing models
Strong understanding of consumption-based cloud economics and commitment discount models
Proven ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, finance, and leadership teams
Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications

FinOps Foundation Certified Practitioner (or equivalent)
Experience in healthcare, fintech, or regulated environments
Experience with Power BI or similar financial reporting and visualization tools
Familiarity with ETL tools such as AWS Glue or Azure Data Factory
Cloud certifications (AWS or Azure) strongly preferred
Key Skills & Competencies

Financial analysis, forecasting, and cost modeling
Cloud architecture and workload awareness
Data analysis, reporting, and visualization
Stakeholder communication and executive presence
Continuous improvement and FinOps maturity mindset
Success Metrics

Accurate and consistent AWS/Azure cost allocation and reporting
Measurable cloud cost optimization and efficiency gains
Forecast accuracy and budget adherence
Increased engineering engagement and cost ownership
Adoption and maturity progression of FinOps Foundation practices
Please note at this time we are unable to proceed with candidates who require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Location and Workplace Flexibility
We have offices in Atlanta GA, Boston MA, Morristown NJ, Plano TX, St. Louis MO, St. Petersburg FL, and Hyderabad, India. We foster a hybrid and remote friendly culture, and all our employee's work locations are based on the needs of the position and determined by the Leadership team. In-office work and activities, if applicable, vary based on the work and team objectives in accordance with Company policies.
Base Salary Range
$105,000.00 - $133,000.00
At Zelis we are committed to providing fair and equitable compensation packages. The base salary range allows us to make an offer that considers multiple individualized factors, including experience, education, qualifications, as well as job-related and industry-related knowledge and skills, etc. Base pay is just one part of our Total Rewards package, which may also include discretionary bonus plans, commissions, or other incentives depending on the role.
Zelis’ full-time associates are eligible for a highly competitive benefits package as well, which demonstrates our commitment to our employees’ health, well-being, and financial protection. The US-based benefits include a 401k plan with employer match, flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leaves, life and disability insurance, and health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications for the role. We believe in the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all.
Accessibility Support
We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and/or interview process, please email TalentAcquisition@zelis.com.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, duties, and skills from time to time.