FinOps Analyst

THIS IS A HYBRID POSITION RRD is seeking an energetic and motivated individual to join our team as a FinOps Analyst!  The FinOps Analyst plays a critical role in bridging financial planning and operational excellence through data-driven analysis, reporting, and strategic forecasting. This position is responsible for managing budgets, performing in-depth financial modeling, crafting insightful reports, and supporting stakeholders with timely, actionable financial intelligence. The ideal candidate has a strong background in finance or accounting, excellent problem-solving skills, and knowledge of Information Technology infrastructure operations. Key Responsibilities:Budgeting and ForecastingDevelop, implement, and manage short-term and long-term financial forecasts in coordination with business unit leads.Maintain rolling forecasts based on business performance trends and market conditions.Lead annual budgeting processes by collaborating with departmental stakeholders to align financial plans with strategic goals.Conduct variance analysis to identify discrepancies between planned and actual financial results.Manage enterprise contracts (Microsoft, Adobe, Oracle) spend. Assist the corporate procurement team in scoping, negotiating and allocating contract costs. Manage inventories of key assets such as servers, storage, network equipment and software.Report Writing & Financial CommunicationPrepare and distribute recurring and ad-hoc financial reports (monthly, quarterly, and annually) for leadership and key stakeholders.Translate complex financial data into clear, concise dashboards, presentations, and executive summaries.Provide insights and commentary on trends, risks, and opportunities.Data Modeling and Financial AnalysisBuild and maintain financial models to evaluate business initiatives, pricing strategies, and cost structures.Perform scenario analysis, ROI modeling, and sensitivity testing to support strategic decision-making.Manage IT cost allocation back to business units or other cost centers.Utilize tools like Excel, SQL, Power BI, or Tableau to aggregate and visualize financial and operational data.Financial Problem SolvingIdentify and investigate financial anomalies and recommend corrective actions.Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve data integrity issues and enhance financial workflows.Support process improvements to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations.Leads in the coordination of accounting matters with other departments, and groups within the business. Function as the team lead within the department and interfaces with the corporate finance team and senior level managers. Must be able to resolve issues and identify and create new workflows as needed.Serves as a resource for management in effecting efficiency and cost improvements.Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.