Finance Manager - Submarines

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager to join Rolls-Royce Submarines. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the finance functions manager role gives exposure to the business operations through being part of the central functional finance team. The role will have exposure to functional controls, alignment of policies and processes, and the continuing development of our transition towards integrated Management Information Systems.

The Submarines business along with the finance function is strengthening to support future growth, and this is increasing demand for finance support in terms of quality management data, control, governance, and financial acumen.

Why Rolls-Royce? We are a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy's nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority. Join us, and we will provide an environment where you can be yourself. An inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in you, gives you a platform for continuous learning, and access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career.

The business operates in a highly regulated environment through security requirements, the operating of nuclear site licenses, and working on government-nominated contracts, so needing to comply with Single Source Contracting Regulations.

What we offer: 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 is a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum, we are all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

What you will be doing: You will participate in monthly functional business reviews, preparation of performance data, and presentation to the first line. Be responsible for performance measurement - weekly & monthly KPIs & performance against targets. Ensure our finance policies and processes are up to date, relevant, and aligned to Rolls-Royce and defence management systems. Lead our continuing development towards our transition to an integrated finance Management Information Systems. Develop relations and plans with our external statutory auditors, to include the interim, hard close, and year-end audit processes. Actively work with the business and associated finance business partners, supporting the Improvement Journey to Process Excellence and proactively engaging in improvement activities. Lead and develop the functional risk process to ensure that finance is compliant and integrated with Submarines and the wider finance function. Lead and develop the functional business continuity and sustainability plans.

What we are looking for: At Rolls-Royce, we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration, and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. To be successful in this role you will need to meet the following criteria: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA preferred). Educated to degree level or equivalent experience. Forecasting, budgeting, and cost accounting experience. Knowledge of financial systems (SAP/HFM). Experience of running a finance team & development. Implementation of improvement track record. Contract review process experience (IFRS 15). Experience of business planning, reporting, and controls. Government Accounting & SSCR experience.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We are 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 will be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines, you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.