AI Financial Operations & Cost Analyst

▶︎ Job Details
・Job Title: AI Financial Operations & Cost Analyst
・Client: IT Services
・Working Location: Plano, TX 
・Employment Type : Contract (W2)
・Visa Support: No
・Language: English

▶︎ What will you do:
We are seeking a motivated and experienced AI Financial Operations & Cost Analyst to support financial planning, cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and vendor management for AI and cloud-based technologies.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial operations, technology cost analysis, cloud financial management, and financial reporting, with an understanding of AI-related technologies and cost structures. This role will focus on optimizing AI-related spending, improving financial transparency, supporting technology investment decisions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure effective financial management and operational efficiency.

・Develop and manage financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis processes for AI and cloud-based services.
・Monitor and analyze AI-related expenses, including cloud infrastructure, AI platforms, software licensing, API usage, and computing resources.
・Identify cost optimization opportunities and recommend strategies to improve financial efficiency.
・Support cost allocation, showback, chargeback, and cost recovery processes across business units.
・Collaborate with finance, procurement, legal, and technology teams to review vendor contracts, pricing structures, licensing agreements, and renewals.
・Develop financial models to evaluate total cost of ownership (TCO), return on investment (ROI), and cost-effectiveness of AI and technology investments.
・Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and presentations to track AI spending, resource utilization, and financial performance.
・Establish and maintain financial governance, cost controls, and reporting processes for AI-related initiatives.
・Provide financial insights and recommendations to management and key stakeholders to support strategic decision-making.

▶︎ Required Qualifications & Skills:
・Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field.
・5+ years of experience in financial operations, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), FinOps, technology finance, procurement, or cloud cost management.
・Understanding of AI and cloud cost structures, including cloud consumption, API pricing, software licensing, and usage-based pricing models.
・Experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, cost allocation, and financial reporting.
・Knowledge of total cost of ownership (TCO), cost optimization, ROI analysis, and technology investment evaluation.
・Experience working with vendor contracts, licensing agreements, and procurement-related financial processes.
・Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with business intelligence tools such as Power BI or similar platforms.
・Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
・Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate financial insights to management.

＊No C2C: We do not accept Corp-to-Corp (C2C) arrangements for this position.