ZTD Cloud FinOps Intern at Zoetis in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Job Description:

States Considered: MI and NJ


We are seeking a dedicated and analytical ZTD Cloud FinOps Intern to join our ZTD (Zoetis Tech & Digital) team for the summer of 2025.


This position provides an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in cloud cost optimization, financial operations, and reporting. You will work closely with cross-functional teams in ZTD, finance, and engineering to gain experience with Cloud technologies (Azure and AWS in particular), collect and analyze cloud usage patterns, identify cost-saving opportunities, and contribute to the development of cost governance strategies.



Key Responsibilities

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  Cost Analysis and Reporting:
  
  
  • Collect and Analyze cloud consumption data across platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) to identify cost trends and saving opportunities.
  
  
  • Study existing dashboards to understand cloud spend, usage, and savings opportunities using tools like Power BI, work on improving or building new dashboards.
  
  
  
  


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  Optimization Projects:
  
  
  • Collaborate with engineers and application architects to recommend resource optimization strategies, such as rightsizing, scheduling, or other innovative solutions.
  
  
  • Assist in building, implementing and supporting cost-saving initiatives.
  
  
  
  


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  Support Cloud FinOps Practices:
  
  
  • Learn and support the implementation of FinOps principles, including transparency, accountability, and cost optimization.
  
  
  • Support the team in developing policies and best practices for cloud financial management.
  
  
  
  


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  Data-Driven Recommendations:
  
  
  • Conduct research on industry benchmarks for cloud costs, analyze ZTD cloud costs against benchmarks, and showcase analysis and recommend opportunities.
  
  
  
  


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  Collaboration and Communication:
  
  
  • Work with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on financial goals and technical implementation.
  
  
  • Prepare presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
  
  
  • Learn and assist in Cloud related technical tasks, including writing scripts, automation, and testing.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

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  Education:
  
  
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, or a related field.
  
  
  
  


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  Skills:
  
  
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
  
  • Proficiency in tools like Excel, SQL, or visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI).
  
  
  • Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
  
  
  • Familiarity with cost management tools such as AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, or similar tools is a bonus.
  
  
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  
  
  
  


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  Attributes:
  
  
  • Eager to learn and take initiative, with interest in cloud technology and Finance.
  
  
  • Detail-oriented, diligent, and with strong organizational skills.
  
  
  
  

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience in cloud cost management and FinOps practices and dashboards.


• Exposure to real-world challenges in managing cloud resources and finances.


• Mentorship from experienced professionals in the cloud and financial domains.

The following hourly pay rates reflect the anticipated base pay for this position:


If the selected candidate is a student pursuing an Associate-level degree: $16.00 per hour


If the selected candidate is a student pursuing an Undergraduate-level degree: $20.00 per hour


If the selected candidate is a student pursing a Graduate-level degree: $32.50 per hour


If the selected candidate is a student pursuing a Doctorate-level degree: $36.00 per hour


The following hourly pay rates reflect the anticipated base pay for this position if a selected candidate were to be located in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois (Chicago area), Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington (Seattle area):


Student pursuing an Associate-level degree: $17.00 per hour


Student pursuing an Undergraduate-level degree: $22.00 per hour


Student pursing a Graduate-level degree: $36.40 per hour


Student pursuing a Doctorate-level degree: $40.30 per hour


Full time


Intern (Trainee)


Colleague


Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.


Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.


Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of "@zoetis.com". In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis. Apply Now