Cloud FinOps Senior Analyst

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams — People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more — provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.

The Role

The Cloud Economics team is Block's center of excellence for cloud financial management. Our mission is to promote cloud cost efficiency across Block with initiatives and programs in cost visibility, allocation, optimization, and forecasting. As Block continues its cloud transformation journey, this role will shape how we manage cloud costs for years to come.

We are seeking a FinOps Analyst to join our Cloud Economics team within EngOps. As an experienced FinOps practitioner, you will unlock efficiency in spend and usage across Block's multi-cloud environment. You'll leverage analysis skills to review cloud spend data, identify cost reduction opportunities, and work closely with the Cloud Economics Technical Lead, cloud architects, DevOps teams, and finance professionals to ensure cloud spending aligns with business objectives and financial goals

You Will

• Perform trend analysis, cost anomaly detection, and root cause investigation through analysis of cloud spend and usage across AWS, GCP and other cloud platforms (e.g. Snowflake)
• Apply machine learning models and new AI tools to introduce predictive models for resource utilization, optimization opportunities, and anomaly detection
• Create detailed financial models for forecasting and tracking cloud costs based on usage patterns and business growth
• Identify underutilized resources and develop cost optimization strategies including rightsizing, reserved instances, and savings plans
• Create and maintain tagging and cost allocation frameworks to support chargeback and forecasting models
• Curiously and continuously explore new opportunities for applied AI in cloud cost optimization
• Partner closely with both platform and product engineering teams to identify and address inefficient workloads, data pipelines, and usage patterns
• Identify cross-team opportunities to improve pricing models and licensing arrangements
• Collaborate with finance, procurement, and engineering teams on budgets, cloud vendor management, and contract negotiations
• Communicate technical findings effectively to both financial and non-technical audiences
• Develop and maintain executive-level dashboards and reports that provide insights into cloud efficiency and ROI
• Create automated reporting solutions using tools such as Looker or similar platforms
• Integrate AI/ML tools to automate actionable insights from complex cloud billing datasets
• Build comprehensive KPI frameworks to measure FinOps maturity and cloud cost optimization success
• Present findings and strategic recommendations to stakeholders across all organizational levels
• Apply AI to automate routine analysis and reporting; reserve hands-on work for strategic and high-impact exercises

You Have

• 5+ years of experience in FinOps, cloud cost analysis, financial analysis, or related roles
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and deep understanding of cloud billing models
• Strong analytical and SQL skills
• Experience with cloud cost management tools (e.g. AWS Cost Explorer, 3rd-party tooling)
• Proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g. Looker) for dashboard creation and reporting
• Familiarity with tagging strategies, cost attribution, and usage-based billing models
• AI-curious mindset: Natural inclination to explore how AI/ML can enhance FinOps processes, automation, and decision-making
• Experience in ML modeling for spend and usage
• FinOps Certified Practitioner or equivalent FinOps Foundation certification
• Cloud platform certifications (e.g. AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner)
• Background in large-scale, multi-cloud environments and complex organizational structures
• Experience with cloud migration projects and enterprise-level cost optimization initiatives
• Programming and scripting experience beyond SQL (Python, PowerShell, etc.)
• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Experience in high-growth technology companies or financial services
• Experience with AI/ML tools for data analysis (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Jupyter notebooks, scikit-learn)
• Demonstrated curiosity in exploring emerging technologies and their applications to FinOps challenges
• Experience applying generative AI for data analysis, report generation, or process automation
• Detail-oriented and data-driven: Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Proactive problem solver: Ability to identify inefficiencies and propose practical, actionable solutions
• Cross-functional collaborator: Comfortable working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments with competing priorities
• Excellent communicator: Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences
• Continuous learner: Commitment to staying current with FinOps practices, cloud technologies, and industry trends
• Results-focused: Track record of delivering measurable outcomes and driving organizational change

Key Success Indicators

• Cost Optimization Impact: Percentage reduction in cloud spend through optimization initiatives
• Forecast Accuracy: Variance between forecasted and actual cloud costs
• Cost Visibility: Percentage of cloud spend with accurate cost allocation and tagging
• Process Maturity: FinOps maturity assessment scores across key capabilities
• Automation Success: Percentage of cost management processes that are automated vs. manual

We're working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances. We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we're doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page.

While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, U.S. roles are typically open for an average of 55 days before being filled by a successful candidate. Please refer to the date listed at the top of this job page for when this role was first posted.