Finance Manager (FA&R & AP Lead)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Retirement savings plan

Group life assurance

Group income protection

Employee share matching

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Corporation in Derby (Hybrid) seeks a Finance Manager to lead FA&R and AP operations for the UK, ensuring timely period-end close and strong governance. The role collaborates with the Poland FA&R & AP team and drives process improvements.

The ideal candidate has extensive GBS experience, IFRS/UK GAAP knowledge, and proven leadership of finance teams. A CPA/ACCA and SAP expertise are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance & accounting or equivalent.
• Qualified accountant (CA, CPA, ACCA) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead FA&R & AP operations and ensure alignment to global GBS standards.
• Drive period end close, cash management, and AP activities.
• Manage and develop the UK-based FA&R & AP team to meet SLAs/KPIs.
• Provide data-driven performance insights and governance over financial reporting.

Skills

GBS experience

End-to-end R2R

Resource planning

Scheduling

Workflow management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

SAP

MS Office

IFRS

UK GAAP

Lean Six Sigma

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s in finance & accounting

CA/CPA/ACCA qualification

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Job DescriptionFinance Manager (FA&R & AP Lead)Derby/ HybridFull timeWhy 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 SummaryWe have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager to join our team in Derby, The Role is accountable for the FA&R & AP operations and accounting activities managed by UK based team. Role will drive a culture of growth, data driven performance management and improvement, with a relentless focus on service delivery.The manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operations liaising with Poland FA&R & AP team (covering Period End, Fixed Assets, Cash Management and AP activities) and will be accountable for meeting the team SLAs and KPIs. The role is responsible for ensuring that the FA&R & AP team members are engaged, supported, and developed.What you will be doing:Performance Management and CIDrives team and process performance through data driven insightsLiaise with GPO to ensure that Finance Operations processes (P2P, R2R) are align to global GBS standardsEnsure that FA&R & AP processes are align to global GBS standardsEnsures that process documentation, Process flow are updated on regular basisDrive automation and promote process optimizationStakeholder ManagementProvide clear, concise, and regular updates to all identified stakeholders, both internal and external, and leadership. Drives tactical governance.Coordinate efforts across different departments to address inter-departmental issues and collaborate to deliver the best service experience.Escalation ManagementMonitor team performance in handling escalations and provide coaching to improve proficiency.Take Lead in resolving the issues and bring in controls to avoid the occurrence of the issue. Resolve the underlying causes of escalations and prevent recurrence.Timely reporting of issues to relevant stakeholdersRisk, Compliance & ControlsResponsible that controls are operated as designed and procedure are regularly reviewed.Ensure robust governance in place for internal controls over financial reportingLiaise with Senior external stakeholders to ensure prompt closure of Audit findings.Operational Delivery:Review periodical results, trends, or variances and share insights with stakeholdersAccountable for timely closure of Period End Reporting in line with IFRS, and UK GAAP.Oversee and provide support also to a team responsible for executing Period End Activities, AP activities as well as handling Cash Management all largely supporting Defence inclusive of Submarines operations.Responsible for the deliverables of Tactical SLA over FA&R & AP function.Team Management:Mentor and provide Guidance to peers and other team membersProvide timely and adequate feedback to team members about their performanceKnowledge Sharing: Share learnings and insights across departmentsEnsure adequate successful planning is in place across the teamPosition Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in finance & accounting or equivalentQualified accountant (CA, CPA, ACCA) or equivalentExperience in resource planning, scheduling, and workflow management.Preferred Requirements:5+ years’ experience in GBSExpert knowledge of end-to-end of the Record To Report processes and related accountingExperience in resource planning, scheduling, and workflow management.Desirable experience managing an FA&R and/or AP team and driving performance against KPIs / SLAsProven ability to coach, develop, and motivate people.Stakeholder management experience at operational level.Experience with MSOffice and ERP system: SAP is a mustStrong knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS, UK GAAP)Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or any other equivalent training - desirable but not essentialExperience in Team ManagementExperience in handling sensitive information with confidentiality, particularly related to SubmarinesRegional BenefitsOur People are our power, so when join Rolls-Royce you are offered more than a salary. You are given a choice of flexible benefits from life insurance to gym discounts and tax free cycling.Generous Annual LeaveRetirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings TrustGroup Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-RoyceGroup Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injuryYour Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultationsEmployee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmesOur 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: 24/11/2026As 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 CategoryFinancePosting Date10 Nov 2026; 00:11Posting End Date24 Nov 2026