Company Overview At Motorola Solutions we believe that everything starts with our people We re a global close-knit community united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere Our critical communications video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike enabling the coordination that s critical for safer communities safer schools safer hospitals and safer businesses Connect with a career that matters and help us build a safer future Department Overview The Core Platform Services team is responsible for the development and operations of critical cloud infrastructure reliability security and Business operational services in support of Motorola Solutions public and hybrid cloud-based Software as a Service SaaS solutions for public safety customers This team is part of Motorola Solutions Software Enterprise division which offers secure reliable and efficient team communications workflow and operational intelligence solutions for mission critical public safety and enterprise markets throughout the world Our services leverage Cloud Computing infrastructure on Azure AWS and GCP to build at scale Role Summary The Cloud FinOps Analyst will play a critical hands-on role in driving financial accountability delivering measurable cost savings and enhancing operational efficiency across Motorola Solutions MSI cloud environments This role requires a unique blend of financial acumen technical understanding and strong interpersonal skills to coordinate high-impact initiatives across senior leadership engineering teams and our network of FinOps Champions Key Responsibilities 1 Cost Optimization Financial Management 50 Identify Savings Proactively analyze cloud utilization and billing data AWS Azure GCP etc to identify model and execute significant cost savings opportunities directly contributing to the team s multi-million dollar savings target Pricing Strategy Manage and optimize commitments including Reserved Instances RIs Savings Plans SPs and volume discounts ensuring maximum coverage and financial benefit Budget Forecasting Develop accurate cloud spending forecasts and budget models in partnership with the Finance team and business unit leaders explaining variances and driving accountability 2 Governance Operational Scaling 35 FinOps System Management Act as a central administrator for the FinOps operating model ensuring consistency and adherence to cost governance policies across MSI Champion Coordination Lead support and scale the internal network of FinOps Champions Provide them with the necessary tools training and standardized reporting to successfully run FinOps within their respective business units Process Improvement Partner with Engineering and Procurement teams to embed cost-aware behaviors tagging standards and automation into the cloud provisioning and deployment lifecycle 3 Executive Reporting Stakeholder Alignment 15 Senior Leadership Engagement Prepare and present concise action-oriented reports to senior leadership translating complex cloud cost data into clear business value and strategic recommendations Cross-Functional Liaison Facilitate close coordination and communication between Finance Engineering and Procurement teams to ensure seamless execution of cost-saving initiatives and contractual compliance Basic Requirements Experience 4 years of experience in Cloud FinOps Cloud Cost Management Financial Planning Analysis FP A or a related role focusing on cloud expense optimization Education Bachelor s degree in Finance Accounting Engineering Information Technology Technical Proficiency Robust working knowledge of cloud billing and usage data from at least one major provider AWS Azure or GCP Analytical Skills Proven ability to analyze large datasets to identify cost drivers and translate complex data into actionable cost-saving strategies Financial Acumen Understanding of cloud financial concepts including amortization forecasting budget modeling and commitment models RIs Savings Plans Collaboration Influence Demonstrated ability to work effectively across functions Engineering Finance Procurement and coordinate initiatives with internal stakeholders specifically including experience supporting a governance model or a distributed system like the FinOps Champions network Communication Excellent verbal and written communication skills for presenting financial insights to both technical teams and senior leadership Travel Requirements NoneRelocation Provided NonePosition Type ExperiencedReferral Payment Plan YesEEO Statement Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion or belief sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world If you d like to join our team but feel that you don t quite meet all of the preferred skills we d still love to hear why you think you d be a great addition to our team