The opportunity
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Analyst reporting to our Director of Technology Business Management, who will focus on FinOps with aim to help optimize Definity’s cloud spending, improve financial transparency, and drive accountability across engineering and business teams. This role sits at the intersection of finance, technology, and operations, enabling data-driven decision-making for cloud investments. You will play a key role in building cost management practices, forecasting cloud spend, and identifying optimization opportunities across multi-cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, Guidewire).
What to Expect
- Be the single point for all FinOps reporting and forecasting for our Technology Business Management team
- Prepare and analyze monthly Cloud financials and partner with our Infrastructure and Cloud team
- Partner with Infrastructure and Cloud team to optimize spend and clearly communicate chargebacks to projects
- Partner with Director and AVP during annual business planning cycle and quarterly forecast cycles to complete FinOps expense budget/forecast and ensure complete
- Reviewing existing processes, systems, data and reporting to make recommendations for key improvements, potentially using AI to enhance over efficiency
What you Bring
- 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or cloud cost management
- Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, & GCP)
- Experience with cloud billing, pricing models, and cost optimization techniques
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools
- Experience building dashboards using BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Salary Range: $59,300-$109,200
About UsActual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market.
This position is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.
Interested in this role, but don’t meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply! We know from experience that a candidate doesn’t need 100% of the qualifications listed to bring incredible value to our team. We’re actively seeking diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help us make insurance better. At Definity, inclusion, diversity, and equity aren’t just “nice to have” — they’re essential to our success.
What’s in it for you?
- Hybrid work schedule for most roles
- Company share ownership program
- Incentive Program - Eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.
- Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
- Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
- Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
- Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
- Wellness and recognition programs
- Discounts on products and services
Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it.
It’s better here — but don’t take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work® as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.
Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].
This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).
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About the TeamDefinity Waterloo, Ontario, CAN Office
111 Westmount Road South, Waterloo, ON, Canada, N2J4S4
