FinOps Cloud/AI Data Scientist

Job Description

We help the world run better
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

What you'll build

• In this role, you are analysing Cost and Usage data at large scale and create reporting, detect Anomalies, unusual patterns, and cost inefficiencies
• You apply statistical methods and machine learning techniques where appropriate to enhance cost transparency and support proactive cost management.
• You automate data analytics and reporting and drive cost efficiency by developing and measuring of meaningful Unit Economics KPIs and offering Benchmarking methodologies and reports
• You develop analytical frameworks for Reserved Instance (RI) and commitment management, identifying utilization gaps and optimization potential.
• You structure and harmonize complex billing datasets from different cloud providers and contribute to scalable data models enabling intelligent cost monitoring.
• You own the responsibility for the Billing, Showback, and Invoicing business processes for all public cloud platforms globally, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• You collaborate closely and engage proactively with FinOps stakeholders, Product Management, Engineering, and Controlling units to translate analytical findings into actionable cost optimization measures.

What you bring

Core Analytics & Technical Skills

• Strong background in data analytics, statistics, and applied machine learning
• Experience with anomaly detection approaches and analytical methods for identifying irregularities in time-series and multi-dimensional datasets
• Advanced programming skills in Python and strong SQL capabilities
• Experience working with large datasets and modern data processing environments
• Experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and automation of reporting solutions

Cloud & FinOps Domain Expertise

• Core FinOps Skills according to FinOps.org, especially for cost / usage and optimization
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and understanding of cloud cost management concepts, billing models, showback principles, and cost allocation methodologies
• Experience with Reserved Instance (RI) / commitment models and utilization analysis
• Experience with cloud cost management platforms is beneficial

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Soft Skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate analytical findings into business-relevant insights
• Experience working with stakeholders from Business, Controlling, and Engineering functions across global regions
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to balance analytical depth and operational responsibility
• Fluent English

Where you belong

The FinOps Adoption Team is the central function for FinOps Business Operations, focusing on intelligent cloud cost management across global hyperscaler environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). We combine large-scale billing and usage data from multiple sources to improve cost transparency, efficiency, and financial governance. Our team drives advanced analytics, anomaly detection, automation, and cost optimization initiatives, while ensuring robust billing, showback, and invoicing processes across all public cloud platforms globally.

Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion
SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

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AI Usage in the Recruitment Process

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Requisition ID: 447139 | Work Area: Software-Development Operations | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid