VP Finance Engineering Procurement & IT

Rolls-Royce•Indianapolis, IN

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

The VP Finance plays a vital role in guiding the functions senior leadership team through key financial decisions related to the Defence business and its financial plans. Key Accountabilities: Defence Finance first line leadership role, reporting to CFO, Defence Provide senior Finance support to the functional leadership teams, notably Director ET&S, Aerospace CPO, and Defence CDIO Lead and support Procurement, CDIO and ET&S in developing and implementing its strategy and interactions with Defence Establish with the procurement leadership team clear operational performance metrics and link to the financial performance – especially product cost and delivery Responsible for all financials for all Defence function – including monthly reporting, operation of financial reporting internal controls, forecasts and budgets with accountability for managing financial risks and optimizing opportunities Provide investment support, challenging and influencing to create value through decision making and programme execution Lead and develop a team of finance managers globally and work collaboratively with peers on the Defence Finance Leadership Team Why Rolls-Royce? Work with us and we’ll welcome you into a culture of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. We will listen first, embrace feedback and act with integrity. We will invest in your continuous learning and development, and make sure you have access to a wide breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference. We offer excellent development, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week. Who we’re looking for Finance business partnering with strong analytical skills and ability to provide business insight Strong communication, stakeholder management and presentation skills essential Procurement experience preferred but not essential Minimum of Bachelor's Degree with significant years of Accounting experience Join us & help Rolls-Royce to become a high-performing, competitive, resilient business. Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade. It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role. We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. Learn more about our global Inclusion Strategy

Requirements

Finance business partnering with strong analytical skills and ability to provide business insight
Strong communication, stakeholder management and presentation skills essential
Minimum of Bachelor's Degree with significant years of Accounting experience

Nice To Haves

Procurement experience preferred but not essential

Responsibilities

Defence Finance first line leadership role, reporting to CFO, Defence
Provide senior Finance support to the functional leadership teams, notably Director ET&S, Aerospace CPO, and Defence CDIO
Lead and support Procurement, CDIO and ET&S in developing and implementing its strategy and interactions with Defence
Establish with the procurement leadership team clear operational performance metrics and link to the financial performance – especially product cost and delivery
Responsible for all financials for all Defence function – including monthly reporting, operation of financial reporting internal controls, forecasts and budgets with accountability for managing financial risks and optimizing opportunities
Provide investment support, challenging and influencing to create value through decision making and programme execution
Lead and develop a team of finance managers globally and work collaboratively with peers on the Defence Finance Leadership Team