Love's Travel Stops · 1 week ago
FinOps Engineer III (Cloud Financial Analyst)
Love's Travel Stops is a family-owned and operated business that has been fueling customers' journeys since 1964. The FinOps Engineer is responsible for advancing Love’s Cloud Financial Management program through technical engineering, financial analytics, and intelligent automation to optimize cloud and infrastructure spend.
Retail
Responsibilities
Develop automation and AI-assisted scripts (Python, PowerShell, or Terraform) to identify unused resources, forecast consumption trends, and recommend optimization opportunities
Integrate cost and usage data into enterprise analytics platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Power BI) using AI or machine learning models to enhance accuracy and trend detection
Implement intelligent tagging compliance and anomaly detection to identify deviations in spend patterns automatically
Partner with engineering and SRE teams to embed AI-driven insights into CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure lifecycle management
Design and maintain dashboards and visualizations that present complex cost data through AI-powered insights, predictive models, and automated summaries
Use AI tools to summarize and present cost insights in leadership-friendly formats, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities
Collaborate with Finance to develop AI-assisted forecasting and budget variance models for multi-cloud environments
Contribute to ongoing improvement of the enterprise FinOps scorecard and monthly executive reports through automation and natural language summaries
Define and maintain cloud tagging and cost allocation policies, leveraging AI for compliance monitoring and data quality improvements
Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Procurement, and Cloud Operations to align spend optimization with strategic goals
Support modernization initiatives by applying AI-assisted analytics to evaluate total cost of ownership and ROI scenarios
Participate in the FinOps maturity roadmap, integrating automation and AI capabilities to drive continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
4–7 years of experience in cloud engineering, FinOps, or infrastructure financial management
Experience as a Cloud Cost Engineer, Cloud Financial Engineer, Cloud Spend Analyst, IT Cost Analyst, Technology Cost Analyst, Technology Finance Analyst, Technology Cost Manager, Infrastructure Cost Analyst, cloud cost consultant, cost optimization consultant
Experience with cloud financial management
Deep understanding of cloud billing and pricing models (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Experience with scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, Terraform, or similar)
Working knowledge of AI and machine learning tools for data analysis or forecasting (e.g., Python ML libraries, Azure ML, AWS Forecast, or AI-powered BI tools)
Proficiency in data visualization platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, or Snowflake
Familiarity with FinOps Framework principles and cost governance best practices
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related discipline
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Preferred
FinOps Certified Practitioner (FCP) certification
Benefits
Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program
Paid Time Off
401(k) – 100% Match up to 5%
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30 days
Career Development
Company
Love's Travel Stops
Founded in 1964 by Tom Love, Love’s Family of Companies is headquartered in Oklahoma City, and remains entirely family-owned and operated.