Finance Analyst – Defence Operations

Rolls-Royce; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Group Income Protection

Group Life Assurance

Digital GP

Employee Assistance (EAP) and LiveWell

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Bristol is seeking an Operations Finance Analyst to join the Manufacturing, Assembly & Test businesses. You'l provide insightful financial analysis, management and statutory reporting that drives strategic decision-making and improves Operations performance.

This hybrid role requires collaboration with stakeholders, monthly actuals, balance sheet reconciliations, budgeting and forecasting models, and involvement in lean improvements to standardise processes.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or qualified or equivalent experience (ACA, ACCA or CIMA preferred).
• Experience in a finance analyst role, ideally within a large or complex organisation.
• Strong ERP skills (ideally SAP) and advanced Excel capabilities, with the ability to build and understand insightful workbooks beyond basic formulas; strong analytical and Excel skills.
• Proactive mindset with excellent prioritisation and self-management to meet deadlines and deliver accurate reporting.
• Collaborative approach, able to work effectively within a team and challenge constructively.

Responsibilities

• Monthly actuals reporting including journal preparation, variance analysis, updating the Scorecard and reconciling to source data.
• Balance Sheet management, including completing balance sheet reconciliations and audit reviews; respond to questions from external bodies as required.
• Supporting the MA&T capital process including fixed asset audit and reconciliations.
• Inventory reporting, movements, surplus scrap, WIP and provisions.
• Preparing and populating budget/forecasting models using inputs from various business contacts, using HFM, and preparing business review packs with meaningful commentary for review.

Skills

Advanced Excel

SAP

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Education

ACCA / CIMA / ACA

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Finance Analyst

Hybrid (3 days onsite)

Bristol

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Operations Finance team.

As an Operations Finance Analyst, you'll play a vital role supporting the Manufacturing, Assembly & Test businesses within Defence in Bristol by providing insightful financial analysis, management and statutory reporting that drives strategic decision-making and Operations performance. You'll work closely with key stakeholders to provide decision support to drive business performance.

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

What you will be doing:

• Monthly actuals reporting including journal preparation, variance analysis, updating the Scorecard and reconciling to source data




• Balance Sheet management, including completing balance sheet reconciliations, audit reviews and answering questions from PWC, EFSC, and HQ where required




• Supporting the MA&T capital process including fixed asset audit and reconciliations




• Inventory reporting, movements, surplus scrap, WIP and provisions




• Preparing and populating budget/forecasting models using key inputs from various business contacts, challenging inputs, using HFM, and preparing business review packs with meaningful business commentaries for review with the FBP MA&T




• Understand and influence the key drivers providing training/coaching to the business teams where necessary




• Provide support and ad hoc analysis where required




• Involvement in the lean improvement activities, including implementing process improvements, standardisation, writing and maintaining how to guides

Who we're looking for:

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.

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Part-qualified / qualified or equivalent experience. (ACA, ACCA or CIMA preferred)




• Experience in finance analyst role, ideally within a large or complex organisation




• Strong ERP skills (ideally in SAP) and advanced Excel capabilities, with the ability to build and understand insightful workbooks that go beyond basic formulas Strong analytical and Excel skills




• Proactive mindset with excellent prioritisation and self-management skills to meet deadlines and self-check to deliver accurate reporting




• Collaborative approach, able to work effectively within a team and challenge constructively

Regional Benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave




• Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury




• Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce




• Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations




• Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes

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 and Government body 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: 07/09/2026

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.

Job Category

Finance

Posting Date

26 Aug 2026; 00:08

Posting End Date

07 Sept 2026