Finance Analyst Manufacturing Operations

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Finance Analyst Manufacturing Operations

Derby/Bristol

Hybrid

Full time

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

Position Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Analyst to join our Civil Aerospace Manufacturing Operations team based in either Derby or Bristol, providing support to the 2 Turbine Systems manufacturing facilities onsite in Bristol. Should the role be based in Derby, this will require frequent visits and onsite working throughout each month, onsite in Bristol.

What you will be doing:

• Support the Site FBP and the Bristol team to provide information, insight, and challenge to the teams, and drive strong financial performance on P&L/Balance sheet.
• Robust and timely completion of Ap’ly reporting, including SAP, journals, P&L and balance sheet
• Support the completion of financial forecasts, including planning models and review packs, understanding key movements with comparators
• Support Manufacturing and functional teams to improve financial acumen, and promote a cost-conscious culture
• Support cost engagement across the site(s); ensuring that regular cost reviews & idea generation are held; P&L status is understood to ensure key levers behind actuals and forecasts are recognised, as well as major risks identified/mitigated, and opportunities highlighted & maximised
• Robust review of actuals against forecasts to provide insightful commentary, identifying trends, and ensuring any corrective actions required by the Manufacturing & Functional teams are identified and prioritised
• Ensure that management information and insights can be relied upon, and robust governance & stewardship is achieved
• Provide financial & business advice to the business in raising capital schemes; ensure that capital is appropriately planned, and business cases are sound and adhere to the appropriate governance
• Provide robust support to PMO and business cases, as required
• Provide leadership support and delegation to the Site FBP when required
• Work closely with the Man Ops HQ team and EFSC to ensure that appropriate finance support is provided to the sites
• Accountable for effective business & financial controls and compliance for the Site(s), including Blackline, AUC reviews, Impairment reviews
• Work pro-actively with Site Domestic CoP to simplify/standardise key processes, and share and deploy best knowledge

Position Qualifications:

• Finance Professional
• Accounting Qualifications/extensive relevant experience
• Strong Excel skills.

Preferred Requirements:

• Able to build effective working relationships with a diverse range of individuals and teams.
• Experience in communicating to non-Finance personnel.
• Knowledge of SAP and HFM advantageous.
• Experience working in an accounting role.
• Customer focused, with a drive for process improvement.

Regional Benefits:

• Work in a safety-first environment where doing the right thing and keeping it simple are core principles.
• Join a culture that values making a real difference through your work.
• Develop your career as a mid-career professional blending technical expertise with strong personal qualities.
• Thrive in a role that encourages integrity, accountability, resilience, and curiosity.
• Collaborate and build relationships in a team-focused environment while also working independently.
• Take initiative, lead, and make smart decisions with confidence and support.
• Grow through continuous learning, openness to improvement, and exposure to challenging opportunities.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

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