Job Title: Cloud Cost Estimation Analyst, AVP

Location: Pune, India

Role Description:

The DB Cloud FinOps function drives financial accountability of cloud consumption, providing distributed teams with insights into their consumption, spend and optimisation / control options to ensure cloud usage is managed efficiently.

We are looking for a meticulous and proactive Cloud Cost Estimation Analyst to support accurate forecasting and budgeting of our GCP initiatives and to maintain/enhance our tailored Cloud Cost Estimation models. In this role, you will be responsible for providing the tools to estimate Cloud spend and in supporting teams to estimate GCP-related costs for new and existing projects, ensuring cost efficiency, and providing insights to support strategic decision-making. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with a passion for analytics and a strong grasp of GCP pricing models.

What we’ll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy

• Best in class leave policy
• Gender neutral parental leaves
• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
• Accident and Term life Insurance
• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities

• Cost Estimation: Develop accurate cost estimates for GCP resources and services based on project requirements.
• Pricing Analysis: Analyze GCP pricing structures and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Budgeting Support: Assist teams in preparing budgets for GCP initiatives by providing detailed cost breakdowns.
• Forecasting: Build and maintain models to forecast GCP usage and associated costs.
• Scenario Analysis: Perform what-if analyses to understand the financial impact of different architectural or resource decisions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with architects, engineers, and finance teams to validate assumptions and refine cost estimates.
• Reporting: Produce regular and ad-hoc reports on GCP cost trends and potential risks.

Your skills and experience

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on cost estimation and financial modeling.
• Familiarity with GCP services and pricing models. (3+ years)
• Proficiency in tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, and GCP’s Pricing Calculator. (3+ years)
• Attention to detail and the ability to work with complex datasets.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, computer science, or a related field.
• Certifications in GCP or FinOps are a plus.
• Experience in GCP cost management, financial analysis, or similar roles is preferred.

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

About us and our teams

Please visit our company website for further information:

https://www.db.com/company/company.htm

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.