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Franchesca Metz

Associate Recruiter at IDR, Inc.
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Job
Principal Data Analyst, Financial Modeling
Santa Clara, California, United States
CONTRACT
TERMS: contract
START DATE: 5/11/26

IDR is seeking a Principal Data Analyst, Financial Modeling to join one of our top clients for a remote opportunity. This role involves leading the end-to-end migration and automation of a complex cloud cost & usage Long Range Planning (LRP) model, leveraging financial modeling expertise combined with data engineering skills. It offers a chance to work on high-impact projects within a dynamic, innovative environment focused on cloud economics and financial forecasting.

Position Overview for the Principal Data Analyst, Financial Modeling:

  • Lead the structural audit and migration of an Excel-based LRP model into a maintainable, production-grade Python environment within Jupyter Notebooks.
  • Develop automated data ingestion pipelines for cost, usage, and rate card feeds from multiple public cloud providers, ensuring full data validation and auditability.
  • Build a parameterized calculation engine capable of stochastic simulations and deterministic analysis for multi-year cloud spend forecasts.
  • Implement a versioning and variance analysis framework to compare model versions, attribute changes to specific drivers, and generate automated commentary.
  • Design and execute a Monte Carlo simulation engine to produce probabilistic forecast distributions and sensitivity analyses, supporting risk-adjusted planning and decision-making.

Requirements for the Principal Data Analyst, Financial Modeling:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a quantitative discipline.
  • 5+ years in financial modelling, FP&A, or cloud economics roles.
  • 3+ years of hands-on Python / Jupyter financial modeling experience.
  • Demonstrable proficiency with Git, including code review in a team environment.
  • Strong understanding of cloud cost & usage data, driver-based modeling, and variance analysis techniques.

What's in it for you?

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
  • Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.

Why IDR?

  • 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program
  • Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.
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