Cloud FinOps Analyst (Hybrid - Raleigh / Durham, NC)

As a Cloud and Hosting Services Analyst for Pearson, you will be helping to collect and analyze data to provide Cloud financial insights critical to our success as a business as it relates to an Infrastructure and Operations organization.

Location : Raleigh / Durham, NC - Hybrid position working 4 days in office, 1 day remote

Responsibilities include, but not limited to :

Produce insightful reports that can be shared with and actioned by Management.

Work effectively with cross-functional teams globally, assimilating requirements, driving results in the form of data insights and building strategic partnerships.

Support the FinOps team with setting goals / KPIs, retrieving data and modeling

Partner heavily with our Cloud Governance team to map data process flows, allowing FinOps to gather a single source of data source.

Analyze and forecast cloud hosting costs.

Provide cost optimization recommendations.

Create and maintain month-end and quarter-end reports.

Use Agile methodology for planning and execution.

Use tools and technology to make data driven decisions.

What Skills You Need

Self-starter who can also work with a team to deliver superior customer service

Knowledge of financial principles and business analytics.

Ability to work with multiple internal teams to provide the best experience for our customers

Understanding of applications development environment, database, data management and infrastructure capabilities and constraints.

Ability to analyze and produce meaningful insights from large datasets

Strong analytical background with an aptitude for understanding technology

Experience with advanced Excel functions required

What Makes You Stand Out

Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud, etc.

Experience with Cloud billing and cost management tools and processes

Experience in cost management tactics such as enterprise-wide discount programs and commitment plans (Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, Spot, Sustained Use / Committed Use Discounts)

Experience with 3rd party cloud cost optimization tools (Cloudability)

Education (or equivalent work experience)

Undergraduate or master's degree in computer science, management information systems, data analytics

• 2 years' experience in IT (Business Analytics, Project Management, IT Finance)

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the Colorado, California, Washington State, New York State and New York City laws, the pay range for this position is as follows :

The minimum full-time salary range is between $65k- $75k.

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is .

Please submit a resume / cover letter that discusses the technologies that you are most proficient in as it relates to this position.

What to expect from Pearson

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company : Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions : Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at

We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.