Technology Cost Accounting & FinOps Manager

Norwegian Cruise Line; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwegian Cruise Line seeks a Technology Cost Accounting & FinOps Manager in Miami to own the FinOps operating model, TCO framework, and business case realization across the Global Technology Organization. You will partner with Finance, VMO, PMO, and Technology leaders to drive cost discipline and optimize cloud, telecom, software, and hardware spend.

You will develop financial models, track savings, and provide insight into variances and risks, enabling informed strategic decisions and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Define and own FinOps operating model and budgeting cadences.
• Lead cost optimization and data definitions for IT asset management.
• Develop financial models (ROI, NPV) for technology initiatives.
• Partner across Finance, VMO, PMO, and Technology leaders to drive cost discipline.

Skills

FP&A

FinOps

TCO models

Business case

Financial reporting

Excel

BI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

BI tools

Cost modeling platforms

Job description

## Technology Cost Accounting & FinOps ManagerApply: Miami, Florida: Full time: Posted Today: JR02674**GROW YOUR CAREER WITH US** At Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), we know our future success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best talent. Our brands deliver vacations of a lifetime with innovative product offerings, a high level of service and unique guest experiences aboard each vessel and we’re continually seeking applicants who are passionate about hospitality and committed to being their personal best. As you learn more about our company, we think you will agree that there is no better time than now to become a member of the NCLH family! **APPLY ONLINE** If you’re interested to be considered for this position, please click the blue APPLY button at the top of the page to get started. All candidates must complete an on-line application to be considered.**JOB SUMMARY** * The **Technology Cost Accounting & FinOps Manager** owns two integrated mandates for the Global Technology Organization (GTO): building the total cost of ownership (TCO) framework, financial transparency model, and business case realization, and serving as Central FinOps Owner, accountable for cloud / AI, telecom, software, and hardware spend discipline across GTO.* Reporting to the **Director of Business Operations**, this role ensures that technology costs are understood, allocated appropriately, and tied to value delivery. The Technology Cost Accounting & FinOps Lead partners with Finance, VMO, PMO, Supply Chain, and Technology leaders to drive cost discipline, optimize vendor and operational spending, and provide the financial insights needed to inform strategic decisions.* The role is a key enabler of financial stewardship across GTO—linking investments, operational costs, vendor spend, cloud / AI consumption, technology usage, and business outcomes through consistent financial models and clear performance metrics. **POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES****Central FinOps Ownership** * Define and own FinOps operating model, standards, and cross-functional meeting cadences (e.g., GTO QBR, FinOps Exec Forum, FinOps Ops Review)* 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 integrated IT asset management **Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) 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 and rationalization targets **Business Case Development & Realization** * Develop financial models (e.g., ROI, NPV, payback) for technology initiatives* Track benefit realization against approved business cases* Provide insight into variances, risks to value, and required corrective actions **Financial Performance & Reporting** * Partner with Finance to align actuals, forecasts, and budget models* Build and maintain budget forecasts and usage reports for GTO leadership and application teams* Partner with FinOps Engineer(s) to build accessible reporting dashboards against FinOps and TCO KPIs **Vendor & Contract Financial Alignment** * Partner with VMO and Managed Service Provider (MSP) to ensure financial implications of contracts, rate cards, SLAs, and service levels are transparent and modeled for negotiations* Analyze vendor cost structures and performance against commercial terms to support contract negotiations* Track vendor contract expirations, terminations and renewals to ensure proactive contract management **Cost Optimization & Scenario Analysis** * Conduct scenario modeling to support decision‐making around investments, sourcing changes, and architecture choices* Lead analysis to identify duplications, inefficiencies, and opportunities for consolidation* Provide data‐driven recommendations to improve technology cost structure **Governance & Controls** * Partner with Finance to establish guidelines and standards for cost accounting and financial reporting across GTO* Ensure compliance with financial policies, accruals, capitalization rules, and audit requirements* Integrate cost and value metrics into governance forums (PMO, VMO, Strategy)* Define decision rights for spend exceptions and escalation paths requiring approval for tech spend **QUALIFICATIONS****DEGREE TYPE:** Bachelor's Degree **FIELD(S) OF STUDY:** Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, Engineering or related field**EXPERIENCE*** Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or related field* 7+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), technology cost management, cost accounting, or FinOps management* 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) **Preferred Experience & Capabilities** * Experience in a large or global enterprise technology environment* Understanding of IT service management, Technology Business Management, cloud cost frameworks, and application/platform cost models* Experience building FinOps practices from early maturity through sustained adoption* Ability to translate financial and technical cost data into actional insights for non-technical audiences* Experience with vendor performance and contract cost analysis* Strong partnership skills across Finance, VMO, PMO, vendor and internal technology teams**COMPETENCIES & SKILLS*** **Financially disciplined and detail‐oriented:** brings rigor and precision to cost analysis* **Strategic thinker:** looks beyond numbers to connect costs with business value and outcomes* **Clear communicator:** simplifies complex financial and FinOps concepts for broad audiences* **Collaborative partner:** works effectively across finance, vendor management, and technology team* **Influence‐driven:** drives cost accountability and enterprise-wide FinOps adoption without direct authority* **Proactive and results-driven:** anticipates cost risks, surfaces optimization opportunities, and maintains momentum for projects