[Remote] Principal Financial Analyst - OCI, Infrastructure CapEx/OpEx

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Oracle is a leading company in AI and cloud solutions, and they are seeking a Principal Cloud Infrastructure Cost Strategist. This role is crucial for managing and modeling financial performance related to cloud environments, focusing on CapEx and OpEx to inform strategic decisions and client/vendor deal pricing.

Responsibilities

• Cloud Infrastructure Cost Management: Own and drive continuous improvement in the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of our global cloud infrastructure footprint
• Infrastructure Cost Modeling & Analysis: Develop, maintain, and utilize advanced quantitative models to forecast, analyze, and optimize CapEx, OpEx, and P&L impact related to data center, network, and server infrastructure
• Strategic Deal Cost Modeling: Provide critical financial and cost-structure insight to inform and model large-scale strategic deals and client agreements, ensuring profitable and competitive pricing based on accurate infrastructure costs
• Strategic Advisory: Act as the primary financial and technical advisor on infrastructure investment proposals, capacity planning, and operational efficiency initiatives

Skills

• A BS/BA in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree a plus
• 8+ years of finance experience within the tech, cloud, or infrastructure sector
• Demonstrated expertise in complex financial and quantitative analysis, specifically applied to infrastructure CapEx, OpEx, and P&L within a large technology organization
• Strong technical understanding of cloud infrastructure, including data center operations (e.g., experience with AWS, Azure, GCP, or expertise with networking OEMs/providers) and associated network infrastructure considerations
• Proven, hands-on experience advising on or managing significant, multi-million dollar cost structures related to technical infrastructure
• Ability to work independently, manage quickly shifting business priorities, and consistently find solutions amid ambiguity in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
• Prior exposure to complex deal pricing or contract financial modeling (training is available for candidates with strong core infrastructure finance skills)
• Experience providing finance or cost insights in the context of large strategic contracts or client/vendor agreements
• A strong aptitude for identifying improvement opportunities and driving the creation or refinement of financial and operational processes

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
• Short term disability and long term disability
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
• Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Financial planning and group legal
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

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