Cloud Financial Analyst - Applied Systems, Inc.

Applied Systems, Inc., a worldwide leader in insurance technology, is currently searching for a Cloud Financial Analyst to join our finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing our cloud-related financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and financial reporting. The Cloud Financial Analyst must possess a blend of financial expertise and a solid understanding of cloud services, enabling them to provide strategic insights and recommendations for cost management and financial efficiency.

What You’ll Do

• Monitor and analyze cloud expenditure across various platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) to identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure budget adherence. Implement strategies to optimize cloud spending.
• Develop and maintain cloud budgets and financial forecasts. Collaborate with IT and cloud management teams to ensure accurate budget planning and forecasting.
• Prepare and present regular reports on cloud costs, usage, and financial performance to senior management. Provide insights and recommendations based on financial data analysis.
• Review and manage cloud service agreements and vendor contracts. Ensure compliance with contract terms and negotiate terms as necessary to achieve cost efficiencies.
• Utilize financial and cloud usage data to perform trend analysis, variance analysis, and scenario modeling. Identify patterns and provide actionable insights to enhance financial performance.
• Work closely with IT, procurement, and cloud operations teams to align financial and operational goals. Provide support and guidance on financial matters related to cloud services.
• Develop and implement financial processes and controls related to cloud financial management. Continuously seek opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting methods.
• Communicate complex financial information effectively to non-financial stakeholders. Provide training and support on cloud cost management best practices.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or a related field, with at least 1 year of experience in cloud financial management or cost analysis.
• Proficiency in financial analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, financial modeling tools). Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud cost management tools (e.g., Cloudability, CloudHealth) is beneficial.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights. Experience with cost-benefit analysis and financial forecasting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly and effectively to various stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and address financial issues proactively.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • We proudly support and encourage people with military experience, as well as military spouses, to apply

Additionally you may have:

• Experience with cloud cost management and optimization tools.
• Knowledge of cloud service pricing models and billing structures.
• Familiarity with financial systems and ERP software. 

What You’ll Gain

Benefits from Day One

• Health insurance plans, dental, and vision
• Wellness incentives
• 401(k) and/or RRSP retirement savings plans with employer match

Work-Life Balance

• Competitive paid vacation time and a free day for your birthday
• Personal/sick time
• Paid holidays
• Flex Time
• Paid parental leave (U.S. candidates)
• Volunteer time off

Empowering Career Growth and Success – We invest in talent, care about our people and are empowered by the results of our work. We grow our teams from within and give our employees opportunities to advance.

What We Value

We strive for excellence at every turn to be the best at what we do. We invest in talent, care about our people and are empowered by the results of our work. We fulfil the promise of insurance – safeguarding and protecting what matters most in people’s lives. And there is no more important job than that.

Our focus on the workforce, workplace and marketplace gives us a qualified individual in an environment in which they can be productive while we maintain our position in the industry. To help drive that change toward a vibrant, modern workplace, we have employee-driven networks with commonalities in ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and military status.

Who We Are

Applied Systems is the leading global provider of cloud-based software that powers the business of insurance. Recognized as a pioneer in insurance automation and the innovation leader, Applied is the world’s largest agency and brokerage management systems provider, serving customers throughout the United States, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, and the United Kingdom. By automating the insurance lifecycle, Applied’s people and products enable millions of people worldwide to safeguard and protect what matters most.

For 40 years, Applied Systems has led an industry we helped to create with a mission to continuously improve the business of insurance. From partnerships, acquisitions, and insurance innovation initiatives, Applied has focused on efforts to be the indispensable partner in our industry.

It’s an exciting time at Applied. You can do big things here, in an environment that supports creative thinking and bold ideas. Visit http://www.AppliedSystems.com for more information on how you can challenge what’s possible.

EEO Statement 

Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don’t discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

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