Cloud FinOps Analyst at Standard Bank - UK

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cloud FinOps, Cost Optimisation, Financial Analysis, Data Analytics, Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Modelling, Business Intelligence, Data Visualisation, Stakeholder Engagement, Technology Business Management, Cloud Financial Management, Quantitative Analysis, Problem Solving, Reporting, Risk Management

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Company Description Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you. Job Description We are looking for an analytically minded FinOps professional to support the development of cost optimisation capabilities across cloud, AI, and on-premises technology environments. This role plays a key part in helping the organisation make data-driven technology investment decisions by delivering insights, identifying efficiencies, and supporting financial accountability across technology platforms. As an Analyst, FinOps, you will work closely with technology, finance, engineering, and product teams to analyse technology consumption and spend, identify optimisation opportunities, and contribute to the growth of FinOps practices across the Group. Qualifications Type of Qualification: First Degree Field of Study: Business Commerce Type of Qualification: First Degree Field of Study: Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, or related disciplines Experience Required 5–7 years Experience in technology, data analytics, financial analysis, cost management, or related disciplines Understanding of cost optimisation, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling principles Experience working with large datasets, reporting tools, business intelligence platforms, and data visualisation solutions Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights Experience preparing reports and presenting findings to senior stakeholders Practical experience working in cloud, technology, or digital environments Exposure to Technology Business Management (TBM), FinOps, cloud financial management, or related disciplines will be advantageous Curiosity and willingness to develop expertise in FinOps and emerging technologies, including AI 4-5 years Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving capabilities Ability to synthesise large volumes of information and identify actionable insights Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams Passion for data-driven decision-making and technology value optimisation Additional Information Behavioural Competencies: Adopting Practical Approaches Articulating Information Challenging Ideas Checking Things Developing Expertise Documenting Facts Embracing Change Establishing Rapport Examining Information Exploring Possibilities Following Procedures Interpreting Data Technical Competencies: Business Acumen Financial Acumen Financial Management (IT) Cost Optimisation and Financial Analysis Data Analytics and Reporting Technology Business Management (TBM) FinOps Principles and Practices Emerging Technology Monitoring Operations Risk Management Technology Planning and Roadmaps Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking

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Responsibilities

The role focuses on developing cost optimisation capabilities across cloud, AI, and on-premises environments to drive data-driven technology investment decisions. The analyst will collaborate with technology, finance, and engineering teams to identify efficiencies and ensure financial accountability across platforms.