Technology Cost Accounting & FinOps Manager

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

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!

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

ABOUT NCLH

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line®, Oceania Cruises® and Regent Seven Seas Cruises® brands. The combined brands currently operate 32 ships, employ over 35,000 shipboard crew from more than 110 different countries and visit approximately 700 different port destination each year.

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We’re thrilled you’re here to explore career opportunities with our team. If you're driven and enjoy thriving in an environment that values People Excellence, you’re in the right place! We’re incredibly proud of our team and the meaningful work we do every day. Our culture is built on Innovation, Collaboration, Transparency and Passion; our key Value Anchors that continue to drive our success and shape our future.

We’re excited to learn more about your background and experiences, and to see where this journey might take us together. Please introduce yourself and let’s get connected Our team is committed to People Excellence and we make it our business to ensure that we recruit the best and the brightest talent to be a part of our growing company. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and collaborate with our team in driving innovation, guest experiences and operational excellence, then NCLH is the place for you!

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company that operates Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. With a combined fleet of 34 ships and itineraries to approximately 700 destinations worldwide, NCLH has exciting plans to expand our business in the years ahead. We expect to add 13 additional ships across the three brands through 2036.

To learn more about our brands, please visit: https://www.nclhltd.com/brands Norwegian Cruise Line https://youtu.be/_xCrwYz_7e8 Oceania Cruises https://youtu.be/E_aptk9QNvE Regent Seven Seas Cruises https://youtu.be/irx8sLBX0Sc