Business Intelligence Analyst - Cloud FinOps Careers at Block in Bay Area, CA

Are you passionate about turning complex cloud cost data into strategic business insights? Block is hiring a Business Intelligence Analyst - Cloud FinOps to join our innovative Cloud Economics team in the Bay Area, California. This senior-level role offers the chance to shape how Block manages multi-cloud investments across AWS and GCP, influencing engineering strategy and financial outcomes for a global fintech leader.

Role Overview

Block's Cloud Economics team operates at the crucial intersection of engineering strategy, financial stewardship, and operational excellence. As a Business Intelligence Analyst, you'll take high ownership in ambiguous problem spaces, forecasting dynamic spend drivers and uncovering the second-order effects of infrastructure decisions. Your analytical work will directly inform executive decision-making and guide thousands of engineers in optimizing cloud usage.

This position demands someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, partnering with engineering leaders, finance teams, and procurement specialists to drive cloud cost optimization. You'll develop cutting-edge forecasting models, implement AI/ML-driven insights, and create dashboards that track FinOps maturity across Block's expansive multi-cloud footprint.

With Block's commitment to economic empowerment, your contributions will support scalable growth while maintaining cost efficiency in one of the most dynamic cloud landscapes in fintech.

Key Responsibilities

The Business Intelligence Analyst role involves diverse, high-impact responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive analysis of cloud spend and usage across AWS, GCP, and related platforms, identifying trends, anomalies, and optimization opportunities that save millions in costs.
• Build and maintain advanced forecasting and cost models that scale with business growth, incorporating variables like usage patterns, pricing changes, and infrastructure scaling.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement resource efficiency measures including rightsizing instances, commitment-based purchasing, and behavioral usage improvements.
• Design and maintain robust tagging strategies, cost allocation models, and chargeback frameworks ensuring accurate attribution across business units.
• Leverage AI/ML techniques for predictive analytics, automated anomaly detection, and intelligent cost optimization recommendations.
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, finance, and procurement on budget planning, vendor management, and strategic optimization initiatives.
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance pricing negotiations, licensing efficiency, and cross-team cloud usage practices.
• Deliver clear, compelling communications of insights to technical teams, executives, and stakeholders through presentations and reports.
• Transform complex billing data from multiple cloud providers into actionable strategic recommendations.
• Develop interactive dashboards and automated reporting using tools like Tableau or Looker to monitor cloud efficiency metrics, ROI, and FinOps progress.
• Implement automation scripts in Python and AI workflows to eliminate manual processes in analysis and reporting.
• Lead deep-dive investigations into infrastructure impacts on costs, influencing architectural decisions at scale.
• Frame ambiguous business problems, test hypotheses, and pioneer new analytical methodologies for cloud economics.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, candidates should demonstrate:

• 5+ years in FinOps, cloud cost analysis, financial analysis, or equivalent analytical positions within tech companies.
• Expert-level SQL skills for querying petabyte-scale datasets across cloud data warehouses.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (Cost Explorer, Budgets, Savings Plans) and GCP billing APIs.
• Proficiency in Python for data manipulation, automation, and ML model integration.
• Strong background in data visualization platforms like Tableau, Looker Studio, or similar.
• Proven track record in multi-cloud environments managing $10M+ annual spend.
• Experience implementing cost governance frameworks including tagging policies and showback/chargeback systems.
• Interest in AI/ML applications for forecasting, such as time-series prediction and anomaly detection.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills with engineering and finance leaders.
• Ability to communicate technical findings to C-suite executives effectively.
• Familiarity with FinOps Foundation practices and cloud cost optimization best practices.

Salary & Benefits

Block offers competitive compensation for Business Intelligence Analyst roles in the Bay Area, with total cash compensation typically ranging from $140,000 to $200,000 annually, plus equity and performance bonuses. The comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health, dental, vision insurance with premium coverage
• 401(k) matching up to 4%
• Unlimited PTO and flexible holidays
• Professional growth stipend ($2,000/year)
• Parental leave (16 weeks paid)
• Wellness reimbursement and mental health support
• Commuter benefits and hybrid work flexibility

Why Join Block?

Block represents the future of financial services, built from innovative blocks like Square, Cash App, and Afterpay. Our Cloud Economics team powers economic empowerment by ensuring sustainable cloud investments that fuel global growth. Join a culture that values diverse perspectives, ownership, and impact.

Work with world-class engineers on cutting-edge FinOps challenges. Enjoy Bay Area perks like catered lunches, fitness reimbursements, and proximity to Silicon Valley innovation. Block's commitment to inclusion means every voice shapes our direction.

How to Apply

Ready to optimize cloud economics at scale? Submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your FinOps experience. Block's hiring process includes technical interviews, case studies on cloud cost analysis, and behavioral interviews. We prioritize candidates who demonstrate analytical rigor and business acumen.

Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career in cloud FinOps with Block. Apply today and help shape the future of economic empowerment!