Finance Analyst - Trent Fleet

Rolls-Royce plc; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc is seeking a Finance Analyst for the Trent Fleet value stream based in Derby with hybrid working. You will join the TFME program finance team, supporting forecasts, reporting and risk management while partnering with senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include rolling forecasts, month-end analysis, and maintaining the contract modification database. The role offers exposure to major income streams and potential deputising for the FBPs when required.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience.
• Highly numerate with strong analytical skills.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders preferred.
• Proficient MS Excel is essential.
• IFRS15/Total Care/Time and Material reporting experience would be beneficial.
• Team player with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support rolling forecasts with operational drivers and inputs, and craft the forecast story.
• Own month-end analysis and presentational material with other finance functions.
• Manage the contract modification database and ensure changes are agreed with the Chief Accountant.

Skills

MS Excel

Numerate

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Degree level or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Title: Finance Analyst – Trent Fleet

Location: Derby/Hybrid Working Pattern: Full Time / Permanent

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for the Finance Analyst to play a key role within the TFME program finance team. As a Finance Analyst you will be a member of a small team reporting into the TFME (Trent Fleet and Mature Engines) program finance business partners (FBPs). Your role will specifically focus on supporting the Finance team’s delivery of forecasts, reporting and risk management, which will enable the business to predict and control this critical value stream. Working across functions you’ll develop key skills and knowledge and support the management of some of the biggest income streams in the company. We are seeking motivated, passionate individuals who are looking to develop their business partnering skills, with a view to being able to deputise for the FBP on an ad hoc basis to gain experience and exposure within the value stream.

What you will be doing

Working closely with the FBPs to support rolling forecasts – comprising operational drivers and challenging inputs where appropriate. We will be looking to you to pull together the forecast and create the story before the numbers pass to the FBPs. Supporting the service business contract review pack cycles ensuring we aren’t exposed to risk/confirm finances are accurate and able to be used as a foundation for in year profit recognition. Own the contract modification database ensuring all contractual change treatments are agreed with the Chief Accountant. This will require you to work cross functionally and directly with the Chief Accountant, the output of which will be shared with PWC each half year. You will own the preparation of the month end analysis and presentational material, working closely with T&M and TCA to ensure the analysis is clear and insightful. This will then ultimately be consumed the SVP Finance Trent Fleet & Mature Engines, the SVP Contract Management - Trent Fleet Services and other key business stakeholders. Acting as deputy for the FBPs in level 1s where appropriate Acting as deputy in month end review processes when appropriate.

Position Qualifications

• 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 and for this role we are looking for someone with: Educated to degree level or have equivalent professional experience.
• Highly numerate, a problem solver and possessing strong analytical skills.
• Evidenced influencing skills, working with numerous senior stakeholders preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Excel is essential.
• Actuals reporting and forecasting experience is essential whilst IFRS15/Total Care/Time and Material reporting experience would be beneficial.
• A strong team-player with experience of working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Energy and drive – a self-starter, prepared to challenge the status quo and proactively identify/implement process improvements.

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 is committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive. Please be aware that priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade. It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.

Closing Date: 22nd September 2026

People Leader : Tom Edwards

Grade: Level : SNBG 7-10

For further information, please contact: Gauri Sood

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