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Technology Business Management Analyst Jobs in Durban at Skye Business Solutions

FinOps Professional

Are you a results‑driven FinOps Certified Practitioner / Technology Business Management / Financial Operations Professional / Analyst with strong expertise in cloud cost optimisation, anomaly detection, and data‑driven insights.

  • Location: La Lucia, KZN; or, Cape Town; or Pretoria could also be considered
  • Lead the delivery of FinOps reporting, dashboards, and executive insights
  • Cloud platforms exp desirable but not essential AWS, Azure, GCP
  • Python / Sql / Financial Dashboarding experience essential
  • Ability to do cost allocation for internal and client IT spend, using Magic Orange

About the Role
We are seeking a results‑driven FinOps Analyst with strong expertise in cloud cost optimization, anomaly detection, and data‑driven insights. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a technical FinOps environment, enjoys solving complex cost‑efficiency challenges, and can translate data into clear, actionable intelligence for business and technical stakeholders.
You will work across multi‑cloud environments, support cost‑governance initiatives, and deliver high‑impact dashboards and reporting that drive measurable savings and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of FinOps reporting, dashboards, and executive insights across multiple client environments.
  • Conduct continuous anomaly detection, identifying cost spikes, inefficiencies, and optimization opportunities.
  • Validate and quantify potential savings through rightsizing, scheduling, rate optimization, and spend governance.
  • Build and maintain Power BI dashboards, automated reports, and SQL‑driven insights to improve cost visibility.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams in regular review sessions, presenting findings on top spend areas and optimization actions.
  • Maintain structured documentation and project governance using Jira and Confluence.
  • Support the development and enhancement of savings trackers, cost models, and FinOps best‑practice frameworks.

Skills & Competencies
Cloud & FinOps

  • Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
  • FinOps: Cost Optimization, Anomaly Detection, Rightsizing, Tagging Strategy, Unit Economics, Budgeting & Forecasting, Showback/Chargeback

Data & Reporting

  • Power BI, DAX, SQL, Snowflake
  • Advanced Excel
  • Python scripting for automation
  • Dashboard architecture & data storytelling

Professional Skills

  • Stakeholder engagement & cross‑functional collaboration
  • Agile/Scrum methodologies
  • KPI monitoring & executive reporting
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability

Qualifications & Certifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information & Communications Technology (Cum Laude).
  • Certifications in:
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner
  • Azure Fundamentals
  • FinOps Certified Practitioner
  • FinOps Certified FOCUS Analyst
  • SQL, Excel, Windows Server, and IoT (various accredited courses)

Work Location: In person

Title: Technology Business Management Analyst

Company: Skye Business Solutions

Location: Durban

 

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