Government Finance Sr. Analyst

Rolls-Royce; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Rolls-Royce invites applications for a Government Finance Sr. Analyst in Indianapolis. The role emphasizes compliance with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), FAR and related regulations, and supporting DCAA audits within the Government Finance and Compliance team.

You will work with Customer Representatives and government agencies, using SAP and advanced Excel to prepare data, perform analyses, and ensure accurate responses to audit requests while coordinating with multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher with accounting/finance focus and relevant experience.
• US citizenship is required.
• Experience with government contracts and cost accounting preferred.
• Familiarity with FAR, CAS, and government audits is a plus.
• Proficient use of SAP, Excel and Power BI for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Work with Defense Contract Management Agency and Defense Contract Audit Agency.
• Interpret FAR/CAS regulations and advise on compliance improvements.
• Gather data in SAP, create pivot tables, and analyze for government requests.
• Reconcile supporting documentation for proposed or claimed costs.
• Collaborate with other departments and liaise with government auditors on requests.

Education

Associate’s degree in accounting, Finance or Business with 4+ years of experience in an accounting, business or finance role

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Business with 2+ years of experience in an accounting, business or finance role

Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business

JD/PhD in accounting, finance, or business

In lieu of a degree, 6 years of experience in accounting, business or finance role

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

Job Title:

Government Finance Sr. Analyst

Working Pattern:

Full time

Working location:

Indianapolis, IN/ (Hybrid – 3 days onsite on avg.)

Relocation assistance is available for this position as applicable.

Why 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 create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first.

You’ll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential. And it’s your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world’s most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.

Position Summary

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Government Finance Sr. Analyst. As a Government Finance Sr. Analyst for Rolls-Royce, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and other relevant regulations. This position will require a deep understanding of cost accounting principles, government contracting, and financial reporting. You’ll work with the broader Government Finance and Compliance team to support all Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audits and assist in other government accounting and compliance functions.

What You Will Be Doing

• Work directly with Customer Representatives including Defense Contract Management Agency and Defense Contract Audit Agency;


• Understanding the requirements of US Department of War (DOW): Federal Acquisition Regulations, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement and Cost Accounting Standards regulations to interpret company compliance and advise on improvements when required and ensuring prompt and accurate responses to the requests from the Government Agencies in support of the Business and Financial audits and reviews;


• Strong SAP financial data gathering and advanced MS Excel skills for submission preparation, performing SAP downloads; data mining, creating pivot tables and analyzing data to support government requests;


• Retrieve and reconcile supporting documentation to substantiate proposed or claimed costs on government contracts in an organized manner and maintain support files;


• Ability to work with other departments with people with differing levels of experience and knowledge and communicate effectively while liaising with the Government auditors to clarify requests and explain processes/supporting documentation;


• Participating in reviews of expenses for adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 31 for allowable cost determination;


• Participating in reviews of proposal basis of estimate ensuring adherence to Estimating System and supporting fair and reasonableness

Basic Requirements

• Associate’s degree in accounting, Finance or Business with 4+ years of experience in an accounting, business or finance role OR;


• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Business with 2+ years of experience in an accounting, business or finance role OR;


• Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business OR;


• A JD/PhD in accounting, finance, or business OR;


• In lieu of a degree, 6 years of experience in accounting, business or finance role.


• To be considered for this opportunity, you must be a US Citizen.

Preferred Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in US Government related audits and/or Cost Accounting experience.


• Advanced Microsoft Excel experience; knowledge of MS Word and PowerPoint


• Strong SAP experience


• Advanced knowledge Microsoft Power BI experience


• A fundamental understanding of accounting principles and processes and be familiar with audit testing and substantiation requirements


• Prior exposure to Government Cost Principles and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS); FAR and DFARS

Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It’s a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you’re driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing a respectful and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive.

Infinite Potential

Closing Date: November 20, 2026

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Job Category

Finance

Job Posting Date

04 Nov 2026; 00:11

Pay Range

Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.

$78,778 - $118,168-Annually

Location

Indianapolis, IN

Benefits

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.