Head of Manufacturing Finance Operations

Head of Manufacturing Finance Operations

Derby (Hybrid - 3 days a week on site)

Full time

We a pleased to be able to offer an exciting opportunity to join the Manufacturing Operations Finance Team as the Head of Manufacturing Finance Operations in Derby. 

This is a key role within the Manufacturing Operations Finance team, leading the Business FP&A and Statutory reporting team and processes across the business reporting into the SVP Manufacturing Finance.

The Head of Manufacturing Finance Operations role is accountable for delivering insight and a forward-looking view of business performance ensuring that the MBU Leadership teams have the right financial information to drive performance though their MBU’s whilst simplifying the reporting burden and ensuring consistent KPI’s are being monitored.

What you will be doing:

• Lead the financial forecasting process for Manufacturing Operations.  Work alongside MBU FVPs, Finance Planning Manager, P&C, Manufacturing & Civil HQ to deliver integrated plans to ensure timely submission of forecasts that embed agreed targets & align to agreed MBU financial accountabilities
• Lead the Manufacturing Operations HQ team to provide consolidated MBU actuals, forecasts and ad-hoc requests with insights into performance, trends & focus areas to improve.  Ensure development of a standardised KPI and reporting structure for the MBUs
• Accountable for statutory reporting for Manufacturing Operations.
• Perform an effective review process of financial results prior to finalising reporting of Actuals and Forecasts, to ensure data quality and integrity of key MBU financial KPIs
• Finance Business Partner for the Manufacturing and P&C leadership teams, including alignment of SORB Load/Cap to financial planning requirements and challenge of productivity targets. Lead on Ops level STH & productivity metrics
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, including sponsoring improvements performed within the team or leading larger change projects
• Lead governance and stewardship/controls across Manufacturing operations ensuring effective integration with Purchasing where appropriate
• Senior oversight of MDM process ensuring efficient MBU structures supporting business need, for Manufacturing Operations and Procurement.
• Leading the MBU Facility Bonus scheme process by validating metrics and reviewing appeals - provide leadership and guidance to HQ team as required.
• Lead, Coach and Develop Manufacturing Operations HQ finance team

Preferred qualifications:

• Professionally qualified Accountant or equivalent

Preferred requirements:

• Senior Finance leader who can influence across different levels of the organisation and drive outcomes with the ability to build effective working relationships with a diverse range of individuals and teams
• Strong stakeholder management skills to deal with the senior audience who use the outputs from this role
• Good hands-on knowledge of key Rolls-Royce finance systems, including HFM and VBM
• Can lead in a challenging operational environment and ensure supporting areas take accountability and deliver commitments
• Prior experience within Operations is preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Organised, flexible and resilient

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.

Regional benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave
• Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
• Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
• Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!

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.

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 be Level B.

 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.   

Closing date: Midnight 25th August 2026