Corporate Finance Manager

Rolls-Royce; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company based in the UK is looking for a Corporate Finance Manager to join their team. In this role, you will conduct financial modelling and analysis to support strategic decision-making within the department. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with proficiency in financial modelling and strong financial analysis skills. This opportunity offers hybrid working flexibility, a chance to work on innovative projects, and a supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Safety-first environment

Career development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong financial modelling skills in corporate finance.
• Experience in financial analysis and understanding statutory financial reporting is essential.
• Good understanding of HFM and VBM is preferred but not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Carry out financial modelling for capital structure analysis.
• Prepare presentation materials for CFO and Board meetings.
• Partner with Group FP&A for forecasting support.
• Conduct credit rating agency model analysis.
• Monitor compliance with financial covenants.
• Produce customer credit ratings for IFRS9 requirements.

Skills

Financial modelling

Financial analysis

Statutory financial reporting

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

HFM

VBM

Job description

Job Description

Corporate Finance Manager

Derby / Hybrid

Full time

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.

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Finance Manager to join part of the Corporate Finance team you will be responsible for the financial modelling analysis and reporting required by the department to support interactions with Treasury’s internal and external stakeholders. This role requires strong financial analysis skills along with the ability to understand and explain complex financial information.

What you will be doing

• Carry out financial modelling to support analysis of the Group’s capital structure and input into recommendations for optimal financial strategies.
• Prepare materials for any presentations required for CFO, Board, Audit Committee etc to include financial insights and analysis on all corporate finance numbers and metrics.
• Partner closely with Group FP&A to compile Treasury inputs and analysis in support of Treasury forecasts.
• Understand credit rating agency models and how Rolls‑Royce metrics align with those models. Conduct any forward‑looking rating scenario analysis in support of capital structure decision making or potential M&A activity.
• Monitor compliance with any covenants manage associated reporting to banks, bondholders and rating agencies.
• Produce customer credit ratings for business divisions in support of their IFRS9 reporting requirements at balance sheet dates. Produce ad hoc customer credit analysis as required.
• Monitor shares held in Treasury and/or the Employee Benefit Trust to ensure any employee benefit scheme obligations can be met as they fall due.
• Any other financial analysis as required that may be ad hoc and varied.

Position Qualifications

• Qualified accountant
• Proficient in financial modelling in a corporate finance context
• Experience in financial analysis with a strong understanding of statutory financial reporting
• Good understanding of HFM and VBM preferred but not essential

Preferred Requirements

• Management and Functional Knowledge: Demonstrates expertise and track record in financial modelling and analysis specifically in a corporate finance context
• Business Expertise: Is able to apply results of financial analysis to support work on M&A projects and capital structure and financing strategies
• Leadership: Provides technical support and insight to Treasury projects
• Problem Solving: Has strong analytical skills and can understand complex issues using financial and non-financial information.
• Impact: Drives and supports achievement of wider company goals through collaboration with Treasury FP&A and other stakeholders
• Interpersonal Competencies: Communicates difficult concepts simply to internal and external stakeholders and collaborates widely within and across functions.

Regional Benefits

• Work in a safety‑first environment where doing the right thing and keeping it simple are core principles.
• Join a culture that values making a real difference through your work.
• Develop your career as a mid‑career professional blending technical expertise with strong personal qualities.
• Thrive in a role that encourages integrity, accountability, resilience and curiosity.
• Collaborate and build relationships in a team‑focused environment while also working independently.
• Take initiative, lead and make smart decisions with confidence and support.
• Grow through continuous learning, openness to improvement and exposure to challenging opportunities.

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.

Grade: Level C

Closing Date: 05th November 2025

For further information please contact: Job Category – Finance, Posting Date – 15 Oct 2025, Posting End Date – 05 Nov 2025, Required Experience – Manager, Key Skills – Cognos, Forecasting, Hyperion, Dealership Experience, QuickBooks, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Budgeting, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Employment Type – Full‑Time, Experience – years, Vacancy – 1

Key Skills Cognos, Forecasting, Hyperion, Dealership Experience, QuickBooks, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Budgeting, Financial Management, Financial Planning