Senior Analyst, Cloud FinOps

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: 80453068A-0001

Date Posted: 6/8/2026

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We are looking for a Senior Analyst: Cloud FinOps to lead cloud cost optimisation initiatives and drive value realisation across a complex enterprise environment. This role combines deep cloud financial management expertise with strategic leadership, enabling the organisation to maximise the value of its cloud investments while maintaining financial accountability and operational excellence.

As a subject matter expert, you will develop and evolve Cloud FinOps capabilities, provide technical leadership to analysts, and partner with engineering, architecture, finance, and business stakeholders to drive cost-efficient cloud adoption and sustainable optimisation outcomes.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree

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

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant FinOps, AWS, Cloud Financial Management, Technology Business Management (TBM), or related certifications will be advantageous

Experience Required

8–10 years

Extensive experience in FinOps, cloud financial management, technology finance, cloud operations, or related disciplines

Deep expertise in AWS cost optimisation, cloud economics, and financial governance

Strong understanding of cloud consumption models, pricing structures, reservation strategies, and optimisation techniques

Experience developing forecasting models, financial plans, budgets, and executive reporting for large-scale technology environments

Proven ability to analyse large and complex datasets and translate findings into strategic recommendations

Experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving organisational change through data-driven insights

Demonstrated success in leading optimisation initiatives that deliver measurable financial and operational outcomes

Practical experience implementing projects and leading teams in complex enterprise environments

Exposure to Technology Business Management (TBM), FinOps frameworks, and cloud governance practices

8–10 years

Deep AWS cloud financial management expertise

Strong strategic thinking and commercial acumen

Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Proven stakeholder management and influencing skills

Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities

Ability to communicate complex technical and financial concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Experience building business cases and demonstrating value realisation

Passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and cost optimisation

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies

Adopting Practical Approaches

Articulating Information

Challenging Ideas

Developing Expertise

Developing Strategies

Embracing Change

Empowering Individuals

Examining Information

Exploring Possibilities

Interacting with People

Making Decisions

Team Working

Technical Competencies

Cloud Financial Management

AWS Cost Optimisation

FinOps Strategy and Governance

Financial Acumen

Financial Management (IT)

Technology Business Management (TBM)

Operational Planning

Operations Risk Management

Emerging Technology Monitoring

Technology Planning and Roadmaps

Data Analytics and Forecasting

Executive Reporting and Financial Modelling

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