Financial Controller

Rolls-Royce

. Manage the financial close process and ensure the integrity of the segmental allocations to the Divisions .

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeBristol • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the financial close process and ensure the integrity of the segmental allocations to the Divisions
Lead and inspire the FP&A team comprising of highly skilled and qualified professionals
Ensure our cyclical reporting and submitted forecasts meet Group Finance timelines/expectations
Ensure that statutory reporting requirements are met for all legal entities
Act as the key global co-ordination role with the central regional finance teams
Act as the focus point for managing technical accounting issues
Consolidate SMR and RRPF results and be their finance single point of contact
Maintain our strong control environment
Own external and internal financial audits
Approve all MDM structural changes
Provide cost transparency commentary and analysis to the Divisions
Operate as a trusted advisor at senior level
Lead the successful deployment of corporate system changes and automation activity
Provide ad hoc reports, assessments or presentations as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified Accountant with demonstrated breadth and relevant post qualification experience
Well organised and competent in understanding issues and getting to the heart of a problem fast
Able to work effectively globally, develop relationships and influence people to drive outcomes
A personable, driven, effective communicator
Experienced user of the key Rolls-Royce finance systems, including SAP and Oracle HFM/VBM
Strong excel and PowerPoint skills
Act with integrity and tenacity
Ability to prioritise and work under minimal supervision and ability to work as an integrated team member
Perseverance and results driven
Demonstrate an ability to communicate complex messages in a clear and concise manner, proactive and self-driven.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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Hard Skills & Tools

financial close processstatutory reportingtechnical accountingcost transparency analysisfinancial auditscorporate system changesautomation activityExcelPowerPoint

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingrelationship buildinginfluenceintegritytenacityprioritizationteam collaborationresults driven

Certifications

Qualified Accountant