Cloud FinOps Leader: Cost, TCO & Value Realization

NCL Bahamas Ltd.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Technology Cost Accounting & FinOps Lead at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. owns the total cost of ownership framework, financial transparency model, and business case realization for the Global Technology Organization.

The role partners with Finance, VMO, PMO, Supply Chain, and Technology leaders to drive cost discipline and provide insights that inform strategic decisions. Reporting to the Director of Business Operations, the position ensures technology costs are understood, allocated

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of FP&A, technology cost management, cost accounting, or FinOps
• Strong experience with TCO models, business case development, and financial performance reporting
• Solid understanding of technology operating models, vendor contracts, and cost structures
• Hands-on experience with financial modeling and analytical tools (Excel, BI tools, cost modeling platforms)

Responsibilities

• Central FinOps Ownership: Define and own FinOps operating model, standards, and cross-functional meeting cadences
• Set and drive cadences for budgeting, forecasting and cost accountability
• Lead cost optimization standards with tracked savings
• Establish and oversee implementation of data requirements for IT asset management
• Define and operate the TCO model for applications, platforms, infrastructure, and services
• Establish cost transparency across labor, vendor, licensing, hardware, cloud, and support costs
• Partner with Technology leaders to identify cost optimization opportunities
• Develop financial models (ROI, NPV, payback) for technology initiatives and track benefit realization
• Build and maintain budget forecasts and usage reports for GTO leadership and application teams
• Partner with FinOps Engineer(s) to build reporting dashboards against FinOps and TCO KPIs
• Collaborate with VMO to ensure transparent and modeled cost implications in vendor contracts
• Conduct scenario modeling to support investments and architecture choices
• Support governance forums with cost accounting and reporting standards

Skills

FinOps

Cost accounting

Financial modeling

TCO models

Budgeting & forecasting

Vendor contracts

Cost optimization

Cross-functional partner

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Engineering

Tools

Excel

BI tools

Cost modeling platforms

Job description

The Technology Cost Accounting & FinOps Lead at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. owns the total cost of ownership framework, financial transparency model, and business case realization for the Global Technology Organization.

The role partners with Finance, VMO, PMO, Supply Chain, and Technology leaders to drive cost discipline and provide insights that inform strategic decisions. Reporting to the Director of Business Operations, the position ensures technology costs are understood, allocated