Finance Operations Specialist - Financial Data & Application Support

Rolls-Royce; Kraków; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Annual bonus

Hybrid work model

Office in Kraków centre (Unity Tower)

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Kraków is seeking a GBS Finance Operations Specialist focused on Financial Data & Application Support. You will ensure high-quality Factory Standard Margin data, support month-end closings, and drive improvements in reporting capabilities within the Group Reporting environment.

The role involves data validation, first-level support, and coordinating with legal entities to maintain data accuracy. Fluency in English is required; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in financial systems, reporting, and margin calculations.
• Fluent English communication skills required; German is a plus.
• Strong understanding of data structures, interfaces, and financial relationships.

Responsibilities

• Validate Factory Standard Margin data and coordinate with legal entities to resolve issues.
• Provide first-level support during month-end closing with focus on FSM and SalesDB.
• Drive process improvements for reporting capabilities and data quality.
• Manage user access, service requests, and training materials for end users.
• Prepare UATs and support ad hoc topics related to Finance data.

Skills

Fluent English

German (B2) - nice to have

Data structures understanding

Finance operations experience

Education

Finance or IT-related field

Tools

SAP BW

SAP Analytics Cloud

Oracle HFM

Job description

Job Description

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.

Role Purpose

The GBS Finance Operations Specialist- Financial Data & Application Support ensures high‑quality Factory Standard Margin data (revenue, cost, margin, product, customer, and entity data that feeds the Factory Standard Margin calculations and reports), reliable operational support, and stable reporting processes within Group Reporting environments. The role acts as a key interface between legal entities, Finance, and system owners, enabling smooth month‑end closings and continuous improvement of Factory Standard Margin capabilities and user support.

Role Description

This role focuses on Factory Standard Margin data validation, operational support, and continuous improvement of reporting capabilities. In addition to first‑level support during month‑end closing, the position manages service requests, user acceptance tests, and knowledge enablement activities. The role contributes to process harmonization, security concept reworks, and project‑related administrative support within the Finance environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Develop Annual Operating Plan / Budget

• Support preparation and pre‑population of planning input templates (Excel, VBA‑based).
• Validate FSM input data and ensure consistency across systems.

FSM Data & Reporting Governance

• Validate Factory Standard Margin input data and actively communicate with legal entities to resolve data issues.
• Take initiatives to improve Factory Standard Margin capabilities (e.g. data granularity, allocation rules, transparency).
• Support consistency and quality of Factory Standard Margin reporting outputs.

Month End Closing Activities

• Provide first level support during month end closing with focus on SalesDB and Factory Standard Margin.
• Support timely completion of reporting activities during working days 1–5.
• Coordinate issue resolution with legal entities and internal stakeholders.

General Support & Housekeeping

• Act as first level contact for access rights, onboarding, and user support topics.
• Manage Service Requests and Incidents (SRQ/INC).
• Perform User Acceptance Tests (UATs) for system and process changes.
• Conduct FAQ sessions, maintain Teams channels, and create training materials.
• Support license tracking and rework of security concepts.

Project Support & Ad Hoc Topics

• Support project related administrative tasks (e.g. preparation of business concepts, status meetings).
• Provide training and documentation for users.
• Handle spontaneous ad hoc requests triggered by operational or management needs.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Completed vocational training or degree in Finance, Business Administration, or IT‑related field.

Experience

• +2 years of relevant professional experience in the areas of financial systems, reporting, controlling‑related processes and Factory Standard Margin calculations.
• Fluent English skills
• German (B2 level) - nice to have
• Very good understanding of data structures, interfaces, system logic and financial relationships.
• Experience with Oracle HFM, SAP BW, SAP Analytics Cloud or equivalent enterprise reporting platforms
• Experience in finance operations or shared service environments is an advantage.
• Practical exposure to Group Reporting, closing processes, and master data validation

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of SAP BW, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), and Oracle HFM.
• High attention to detail and accuracy under time pressure.
• Strong service orientation and hands‑on mindset.
• Very good written and spoken English and German.
• Ability to resolve Factory Standard Margin data issues in coordination with legal entities.
• Structured and solution‑oriented handling of user and system requests.
• Takes ownership for Factory Standard Margin data quality and operational user support.
• Acts as first point of contact and enables users through guidance and training.
• Promotes continuous improvement and a strong service mindset within Finance.

Interpersonal skills

• Strong communication skills across functions and hierarchy levels.
• Cooperative, service‑oriented working style with high flexibility during closing peaks.

What do we offer

• Private healthcare and group life insurance
• Annual bonus
• myBenefit platform/subsidy for Multisport cards
• Internet and electricity allowance for remote work
• Increased funding for the Employee Capital Plans (PPK) program; Rolls Royce Sp. z o.o. contributes 3% to this program
• Additional vacation days based on length of service with the employer
• Hybrid work model (2 days in the office / 3 days from home)
• Work in a modern office located in the Krakow centre – the Unity Tower (ul. Lubomirskiego 20)

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.

Please note that all applicants will be subject to Poland right‑to‑work check as part of the recruitment process.