Hybrid Project Finance Analyst – Derby

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR in Derby, UK, seeks a Finance Analyst – Projects to support long‑term customer contracts. You will help with forecasts, budgets, EACs and monthly financial control, working with the Finance Business Partner and project teams.

You will analyse costs, variances and performance, prepare invoices, and ensure data integrity. A part-qualified/accounting pathway and strong Excel skills are essential; SAP or planning tools are a plus.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and maintenance of project forecasts, budgets, and EACs.
• Analyse project costs, cash flow, and performance variances for review by finance partners.
• Assist with monthly project reporting, including accruals, journals, and reconciliations.
• Support customer contract and project finance activities, including invoice preparation and cost analyses.
• Use financial data to provide insight into project profitability and key metrics.

Skills

MS Excel

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Cost control

Variance analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Finance-related degree

AAT/CIMA/ACCA study pathway

Part-qualified accountant

Tools

SAP

Planning tool

Project reporting

Job description

Rolls-Royce SMR in Derby, UK, seeks a Finance Analyst – Projects to support long‑term customer contracts. You will help with forecasts, budgets, EACs and monthly financial control, working with the Finance Business Partner and project teams.

You will analyse costs, variances and performance, prepare invoices, and ensure data integrity. A part-qualified/accounting pathway and strong Excel skills are essential; SAP or planning tools are a plus.