Business Analyst - II

Position Title: Business Analyst II
Location: Hybrid near any of the 12 branch locations — Richmond, VA / Boston, MA / New York City, NY / Philadelphia, PA / Cleveland, OH / Atlanta, GA / Chicago, IL / St. Louis, MO / Minneapolis, MN / Kansas City, MO / Dallas, TX / San Francisco, CA
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens only
Duration: 12?month contract with potential extension or conversion to permanent
Compensation: $65–$75 per hour
Overview
Our client is seeking a Business Analyst to support their cloud financial operations function. In this role, you’ll collaborate with engineering, finance, and technology leaders to ensure effective oversight, optimization, and governance of multi?cloud spending.
Key Responsibilities

• Track, analyze, and report on cloud spending trends across AWS and Azure
• Identify cloud cost optimization opportunities through rightsizing, discount commitments, and efficiency strategies
• Partner with Finance and Engineering teams to build accurate budgets, forecasts, and spend models
• Develop automated dashboards, KPIs, and reporting to increase visibility into cloud usage and costs
• Establish and strengthen FinOps governance, controls, and best practices
• Communicate insights and recommendations to leadership, translating technical information into business?focused narratives
• Apply innovation, automation, and cloud engineering principles to solve operational challenges
  

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of financial analysis experience within a technology organization
• 2+ years of hands?on Cloud FinOps experience
• 2+ years working with AWS and Azure environments
• 2+ years of customer service or stakeholder support experience
• Strong analytical skills using Excel, Power BI, or Tableau
• Experience with cloud cost management tools such as AWS Cost Explorer and Azure Cost Management
• Knowledge of FinOps governance, cost optimization approaches, and cost allocation models
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Cloudability, Apptio, or similar cost management platforms
• Prior experience in multi?cloud ecosystems
• Comfortable presenting to executives and senior leadership
• Programming experience in Python
• FinOps Practitioner certification
• AWS Cloud Practitioner or additional cloud certifications (AWS/Azure)
• Experience working in a SAFe Agile environment
  

About Seneca Resources
At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.
When you work with Seneca, you’re choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.