Job Description

Tekion is seeking an experienced and data-driven Lead FinOps Analyst to spearhead our cloud financial operations and cost optimization strategy. In this role, you will partner with engineering, product, and finance teams to create a culture of financial accountability, ensuring cost transparency, optimized cloud usage, and strategic planning that aligns with Tekion’s fast-paced growth and innovation. This is a full-time, work-from-office role based in our Bangalore office.

Key Responsibilities

FinOps Strategy & Ownership

• Lead the implementation and evolution of FinOps practices across the organization.
• Develop frameworks for cloud cost governance, budgeting, forecasting, and usage optimization.
• Own the strategy and execution of cloud financial reporting and act as a key liaison between technical and finance teams. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with engineering, DevOps, finance, and procurement teams to drive cloud cost accountability and strategic cloud investment.
• Align cloud spending with product priorities, while helping stakeholders make data-informed decisions.
• Support chargeback/ showback models to ensure clear cost allocation and business unit ownership. 

Cloud Spend Optimization & Analysis

• Analyze cloud billing data across AWS, Azure, and GCP to identify inefficiencies, track anomalies, and recommend savings opportunities.
• Manage and optimize pricing models including Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, and Spot instances.
• Improve visibility into cloud spend through effective tagging strategies and cost categorization.

Reporting, Tooling & Enablement

• Design and maintain cloud cost dashboards and reports for executive and engineering teams.
• Implement and enhance tooling (e.g., CloudHealth, Cloudability, AWS Cost Explorer) to automate reporting and drive visibility.
• Enable self-service cost insights for engineering teams and promote a datadriven culture.

Skills and Experience

Experience & Technical Acumen

• 6-10 years of experience in FinOps, cloud finance, infrastructure cost management, or related domains.
• Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and a strong understanding of their pricing, billing, and discounting models.
• Hands-on experience with cloud cost management platforms, APIs, and automation.

Analytical Strength & Business Partnership

• Proficiency in Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools (Power BI, Looker, Tableau). 
• Strong financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting capabilities in cloud environments. 
• Excellent communication skills and ability to partner effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• FinOps Certified Practitioner or similar certification. 
• Experience in high-growth SaaS or platform-based environments. 
• Background working with Agile, DevOps, or CI/CD-driven organizations.
• Familiarity with automotive tech is a plus, but not required
• Strong sense of ownership and drive to deliver.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Proven experience managing and leading customer-facing cloud and finops conversations, with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Experience working in cloud-based environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and with microservices architecture.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work crossfunctionally and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex technical and business challenges.

Preferred

• Experience in automotive or related industries.
• Hands-on experience with agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.
• A passion for innovation and staying up-to-date with the latest in software development trends and technologies.