Finance Analyst

Rolls-Royce SMR Limited; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£2,200 benefit allowance

12.5% bonus opportunity

6x pensionable life assurance

50% income protection

28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

£250 new-joiner payment

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR Limited is seeking a Finance Analyst – Projects in Derby with hybrid working options. You will support long-term contracts with financial reporting, forecasting, and control activities while partnering with project teams and a Finance Business Partner.

You will analyse costs, drive EAC processes, and help deliver accurate project financial information to guide business decisions. The role requires project accounting awareness and MS Excel excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in project financial reporting, forecasting or cost control.
• Knowledge of revenue recognition and long-term contract reporting is desirable.
• Ability to explain variances and trends to finance partners.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain project forecasts, budgets, and EACs with clear assumptions.
• Analyse costs, cash flow and variances to support decision-making.
• Assist monthly project reporting, journals, accruals and reconciliations.
• Support contract and project finance activities including invoicing and cost analysis.
• Provide insight into project profitability and key metrics for stakeholders.
• Ensure robust financial controls and governance across projects.
• Deliver timely monthly project finance deliverables.

Skills

Project finance reporting

Forecasting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

MS Excel

Stakeholder communication

Education

Part-qualified accountant

Tools

SAP

Planning tool

Project reporting

Job description

About Us

Rolls‑Royce SMR is here to transform how nuclear energy is delivered—cleaner, faster and at global scale. Our teams are developing one of the world’s most advanced small modular reactors, helping secure affordable, low‑carbon energy for generations to come. We’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.

Role Purpose

As a Finance Analyst – Projects, you will support the financial reporting, forecasting, and control activities for long‑term customer contracts within SMR. Supporting the project’s Finance Business Partner and project teams, you will provide accurate financial analysis, maintain project reports, complete month‑end activities, monitor performance against budget and forecast, and support effective decision‑making. The role will independently deliver defined project finance activities within established policies and processes, escalating more complex matters where appropriate.

What we’ll need you to do

• Support the preparation and maintenance of project forecasts, budgets, and Estimates at Completion (EACs), ensuring financial data is accurate, timely, and underpinned by clear assumptions.
• Analyse project costs, cash flow, and performance variances, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities for review by finance business partners and project teams to support decision‑making.
• Assist with monthly project reporting and financial control activities, including data validation, journal preparation, accruals, month‑end processes, settlements, and reconciliations.
• Support customer contract and project finance activities, including invoice preparation, cost analysis, change control processes, and responses to financial information requests.
• Use financial data to provide insight into project profitability, performance, and key operational metrics, helping to drive informed business decisions.
• Assist in maintaining robust financial controls and governance processes, ensuring compliance with internal policies and project requirements.
• Accurate and timely completion of monthly project finance deliverables
• Quality of analysis, reconciliations and supporting financial information
• Effective support to the finance business partner and project stakeholders

What we’re looking for

• Experience supporting project financial reporting, forecasting or cost control activities.
• Awareness of project accounting principles and willingness to develop knowledge of revenue recognition and long‑term contract reporting.
• Able to produce clear financial analysis and explain key variances, trends, and assumptions to support decision‑making within the finance team.
• Comfortable working with project and operational stakeholders to gather information, maintain financial data, and support the delivery of reporting, forecasting, and control activities.
• Experience supporting the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and Estimates at Completion (EACs) through the analysis, validation, and consolidation of financial and operational data.
• Able to work with finance and project teams to collect inputs, check accuracy and maintain clear supporting assumptions.
• Understands the importance of highlighting risks, opportunities and data quality issues for review.
• Able to apply curiosity and constructive challenge to financial data and assumptions.
• Provides reliable finance support to business partners through accurate analysis and follow‑through.
• Positive attitude, continuous improvement mindset.
• Integrity and persistence.
• Resourceful and problem solver.
• Safety conscious.
• Collaborative and inclusive.
• Part‑qualified accountant, finance‑related degree, AAT/CIMA/ACCA study pathway, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong MS Excel skills, with experience analysing and reconciling financial data.
• SAP, planning tool or project reporting experience would be an advantage.

Location & Ways of Working

This role can be based in Derby, with flexibility to work between home and the office depending on business needs. There may be some travel required on an ad hoc basis.

What’s in It for You

• A salary between £44,550.00 - £58,450.00
• £2,200 benefit allowance
• 12.5% bonus opportunity
• 6x pensionable life assurance
• 50% income protection
• 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• £250 new‑joiner payment

Pay Range: £42,000.00 - £55,125.00

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a competency‑based interview and may be asked to provide evidence of document management capability. This role requires BPSS checks as part of our onboarding process.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. If you meet around 75% of the criteria, we’d still love to hear from you. We’re happy to discuss reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and offer flexible or part‑time working where possible.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a forward‑thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:

• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
• A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

What we offer

At Rolls‑Royce SMR, our reward offering is focused on recognising you for your efforts and motivate you to continue achieving. Our rewards and benefits scheme are designed for employees to have complete control. By providing complete autonomy, you can focus on what’s important to you. Whether it’s investments, insurances or wellbeing, it’s in your hands. Work is an activity, not a place. We understand due to commitments and lifestyle; the world of work has evolved beyond the 9‑5. Whether its varied hours or hybrid working, our flexible working arrangements make it possible for employees to achieve a true work‑life balance.

Your career journey At Rolls‑Royce SMR, we don’t just want you to contribute, we want you to grow. We have open dialogue with our employees to understand the ambitions for their career and set plans to achieve them. Whether it’s helping you obtain formal qualifications or pairing you with a mentor, Rolls‑Royce SMR will provide you with a fulfilling career.

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