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dbt Labs is the pioneer of analytics engineering, helping data teams transform raw data into reliable, actionable insights. Since 2016, we’ve grown from an open source project into the leading analytics engineering platform, now used by over 90,000 teams every week, driving data transformations and AI use cases.
As of February 2025, we’ve surpassed $100 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and serve more than 5,400 dbt Platform customers, including AstraZeneca, Sky, Nasdaq, Volvo, JetBlue, and SafetyCulture.
We’re backed by top-tier investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, and Altimeter. At our core, we believe in empowering data practitioners:
- Reliable, high-quality data is the fuel that propels AI-powered data engineering.
- AI is changing data work, fast. dbt’s data control plane keeps data engineers ahead of that curve.
- We empower engineers to deliver reliable, governed data faster, cheaper, and at scale.
dbt Labs is now synonymous with analytics engineering, defining the modern data stack and serving as the data control plane for enterprise teams around the world. And we’re just getting started.. We’re growing fast and building a team of passionate, curious people across the globe. Learn more about what makes us special by checking out our values.
We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst, Cloud Infrastructure to drive financial visibility, forecasting, and cost optimization across our cloud and infrastructure footprint. You will partner closely with Engineering, Infrastructure, Product & GTM leaders to understand usage drivers, translate technical decisions into financial outcomes, and ensure we scale infrastructure efficiently and with discipline.
This role reports to the Senior Manager, R&D Finance & Strategy and can be based anywhere in the US.
In this role, you can expect to:
- Own end-to-end budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of cloud spend across multiple cloud and AI vendors, identifying usage trends and areas for optimization and efficiency gains
- Build and maintain detailed bottoms-up financial models for cloud infrastructure spend, including long-range forecasts, cost driver analyses, and investment scenario modeling
- Partner with Engineering, Product, and Finance teams to design and execute cloud cost optimization initiatives, including savings plans strategies and resource right-sizing
- Support contract negotiations through scenario modeling of cloud usage, pricing, and discount structure
- Build and maintain cloud & AI unit economics reporting and forecasting including cost allocation models that connect cloud cost impact to product roadmap
- Improve tools, data pipelines, and automation (ETL, APIs, ML forecasting models) that enhance cloud financial management and spend prediction
- Develop dashboards, automated reporting, and executive-level reviews to track cloud spend, efficiency metrics, and KPIs
You are a good fit if you have:
- At least 5 years of experience in strategic finance roles at high-growth software companies
- Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis skills with proven accuracy in managing Hosting budget vs actuals
- Proficiency with dashboard building, data modeling, financial reporting
- Strong communication skills and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
- Worked asynchronously as part of a fully-remote, distributed team
You'll have an edge if you have:
- 3+ years of experience managing cloud cost and/or partnering closely with Engineering teams
- Hands-on experience with AWS and GCP billing tools (Cost Explorer, CUR, Budgets)
- Strong understanding of cloud pricing models and cost drivers
- Experience working with BI Tools such as Omni
- Knowledge of SQL or willingness to learn
- FinOps Foundation professional certifications (e.g., FinOps Certified Professional/Practitioner/Engineer)
- Interview with a Talent Acquisition Partner
- Interview with Hiring Manager
- Assessment
- Team Interviews
- Unlimited vacation time with a culture that actively encourages time off
- 401k plan with 3% guaranteed company contribution
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage
- Generous paid parental leave
- Flexible stipends for:
- Health & Wellness
- Home Office Setup
- Cell Phone & Internet
- Learning & Development
- Office Space
We offer competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience, including salary, equity, and where applicable, performance-based pay. Our Talent Acquisition Team can answer questions around dbt Lab’s total rewards during your interview process. In select locations (including Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, New York City, San Francisco, Washington, DC, and Seattle), an alternate range may apply, as specified below.
- The typical starting salary range for this role is:
- $99,000 - $120,600 USD
- The typical starting salary range for this role in the select locations listed is:
- $111,000 - $134,000 USD
dbt Labs is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building an inclusive team that welcomes diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description, we encourage you to apply—we value potential just as much as a perfect resume.
Want to learn more about our focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at dbt Labs? Check out our DEI page.
dbt Labs reserves the right to amend or withdraw the posting at any time. For employees outside the United States, dbt Labs offers a competitive benefits package. RSUs or comparable benefits may be offered depending on the legal or country limitations.
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