Cloud FinOps Analyst

Job Overview

Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking

Company: Standard Bank of South Africa

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

Job Type: Full-time

Job Ref ID: 80453069A-0001

Date Posted: 6/8/2026

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We are looking for an analytically minded FinOps professional to support the development of cost optimisation capabilities across cloud, AI, and on-premises technology environments. This role plays a key part in helping the organisation make data-driven technology investment decisions by delivering insights, identifying efficiencies, and supporting financial accountability across technology platforms.

As an Analyst, FinOps, you will work closely with technology, finance, engineering, and product teams to analyse technology consumption and spend, identify optimisation opportunities, and contribute to the growth of FinOps practices across the Group.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree

Field of Study: Business Commerce

Type of Qualification: First Degree

Field of Study: Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, or related disciplines

Experience Required

5–7 years

Experience in technology, data analytics, financial analysis, cost management, or related disciplines

Understanding of cost optimisation, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling principles

Experience working with large datasets, reporting tools, business intelligence platforms, and data visualisation solutions

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights

Experience preparing reports and presenting findings to senior stakeholders

Practical experience working in cloud, technology, or digital environments

Exposure to Technology Business Management (TBM), FinOps, cloud financial management, or related disciplines will be advantageous

Curiosity and willingness to develop expertise in FinOps and emerging technologies, including AI

4-5 years

Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving capabilities

Ability to synthesise large volumes of information and identify actionable insights

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset

Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams

Passion for data-driven decision-making and technology value optimisation

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies

Adopting Practical Approaches

Articulating Information

Challenging Ideas

Checking Things

Developing Expertise

Documenting Facts

Embracing Change

Establishing Rapport

Examining Information

Exploring Possibilities

Following Procedures

Interpreting Data

Technical Competencies

Business Acumen

Financial Acumen

Financial Management (IT)

Cost Optimisation and Financial Analysis

Data Analytics and Reporting

Technology Business Management (TBM)

FinOps Principles and Practices

Emerging Technology Monitoring

Operations Risk Management

Technology Planning and Roadmaps

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