AIA Digital+ is a Technology, Digital and Analytics innovation hub dedicated to powering AIA to be more efficient, connected and innovative as it fulfils its Purpose to help millions of people across Asia-Pacific live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.
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About the Role
The Lead Analyst, Cloud Optimisation & Governance (FinOps) plays a crucial role in managing the organisation’s Cloud consumption efficiently. The role involves providing timely data, reports, and analysis to aid decision-making, recommending usage and rate optimisation, and ensuring compliance with Cloud policy and FinOps best practice. Additionally, the Lead Analyst will work on process simplification and automation, such as reporting automation and rightsizing automation.The role will collaborate closely with external stakeholder, including Public Cloud providers, Cloud Cost Management tool providers, Cloud managed service providers, to address any issues promptly.
The role will act as a single point of contact for Cloud consumption related matters on behalf of the Group Cloud & Infrastructure FunctionResponsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Prepare routine and ad hoc Cloud consumption reports that provide insights into usage patterns and anomaly detectionEnsure the accuracy of data ingestion from various sourcesSupport Cloud consumption estimate, forecast and budgeting to ensure high level of spend accuracySupport target setting for cost optimisation and progress reportingProvide actionable workload and rate optimisation recommendations, and track implementation progressCollaborate with Cloud Architect to identify architecture optimisation opportunityManage Cloud Cost Management tool and collaborate with tool providers to implement process or tool enhancementKey contributor to monthly engagement and governance meetings with Local Business UnitsEnsure 100% tagging compliance for mandatory fields in the Cloud environmentAid the IT Finance team with monthly Cloud cost chargebackAdvocates for FinOps best practice to drive continuous improvementsCommunication Requirements:Communication with internal stakeholders including but not limited to local Business Units, Cloud & Infrastructure, Application Owner, IT Security, Finance at all levels, and with external stakeholders such as Public Cloud provider, Cloud Cost Management tool provider, Cloud managed service providerExcellent command of spoken and written English to allow communication with all levels of stakeholdersExperience:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field2+ years relevant experience in Cloud Cost Management, FinOps, Cloud engineering or Cloud architectureUnderstanding of Cloud policy & governance, Cloud architecture & workloads onboarding, and Cloud usage & cost,Proven experience with complex data analysis and data visualisation tools (such as PowerBI)Proven experience in managing Cloud Cost Management (FinOps) toolsCloud related professional certifications such as Azure, AWS, FinOps certificationSound understanding of Finance principles and processes such as budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and cost optimisationExperience within regulated industry and regional or multinational scope organizationSpecial skills:Ability to demonstrate independent leadership, judgment, and decision makingAbility to adjust to multiple and changing priorities, remaining flexible and openAbility to create and maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders of peer levelsCommercial acumen and understanding of Cloud Consumption based constructsAnalytical and communication skills to understand business context; and enquire, counsel, and present solutions in an understandable and simple mannerBe a self-starter and possess the confidence and skills to operate well within a team of highly skilled peers.
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