Business Modelling & Pricing Officer in Bristol

The Business Modelling & Pricing team provide support to Defence engine programmes, across all phases of the product life cycle. Key players in winning new business by pricing the opportunity, liaising with customers and supporting the negotiation and all activity leading up to contract signature. Market conditions mean having accurate cost forecasts are essential for offering affordable value for money solutions. The Business Modelling & Pricing team must meet this requirement whilst protecting Rolls-Royce margin and identifying areas for improvement. The team also play a significant role in review of existing contracts. They work across multiple functions to understand issues, threats and opportunities that may have financial impact. The work undertaken in support of Won-Business contracts establishes the contract margins which are used in plc financial reports, identifying methods in which to improve the returns further. This is a role that will develop a broad business knowledge, which could lead to growth opportunities in the future.

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount. We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey. This role is within the Defence Sector. We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

We offer excellent development opportunities, 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.

• Produce price proposals for new contracts, working with more experienced colleagues to become involved in price negotiations with the customer and auditors.
• Construct inputs to business models and provide expertise for the wider organisation on business modelling.
• Work with the customer, sales and programme teams to identify requirements.
• Support the development of a cost forecast across multiple functions (e.g. Commercial, Customer Business, Services Capability teams) for win/won business.
• Understand the impact of workshare agreements, partnerships and the ability of Rolls-Royce to share risk and optimise revenue.
• Provide risk expertise and support Long Term Contract reviews to ascertain profit on contracts, obtaining information from multiple functions and coordinating the information to forecast future profit.

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

• An understanding of the business is desirable; however the Services Business Officer role is suitable for those wanting to exploit their business knowledge or for those wanting to develop this.
• Numerical, logical, able to work with large amounts of data, particularly using MS Excel, SAP, @Risk.
• The successful candidate will require the appetite for technical understanding coupled with a desire to inform and lead the business.
• No specific academic qualifications are required, but a business degree is an advantage.
• The successful candidate will be eager to use their experience to continuously improve and develop the wider team.

To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business an individual has to hold a Security Check 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 we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

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.

Closing date: 15/05/26

Grade – SNBG 7 – 10

Any questions please contact – Chris Jefferies

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.