- Location
- Bristol Filton (UK-B), United Kingdom
- Workplace
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Finance
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Description
Job Title: Finance Analyst
Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days onsite)
Working location: Bristol
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Operations Finance team.
As an Operations Finance Analyst, you’ll play a vital role supporting the Manufacturing, Assembly & Test businesses within Defence in Bristol by providing insightful financial analysis, management and statutory reporting that drives strategic decision-making and Operations performance. You’ll work closely with key stakeholders to provide decision support to drive business performance.
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
What you will be doing:
Monthly actuals reporting including journal preparation, variance analysis, updating the Scorecard and reconciling to source data
Balance Sheet management, including completing balance sheet reconciliations, audit reviews and answering questions from PWC, EFSC, and HQ where required
Supporting the MA&T capital process including fixed asset audit and reconciliations
Inventory reporting, movements, surplus scrap, WIP and provisions
Preparing and populating budget/forecasting models using key inputs from various business contacts, challenging inputs, using HFM, and preparing business review packs with meaningful business commentaries for review with the FBP MA&T
Understand and influence the key drivers providing training/coaching to the business teams where necessary
Provide support and ad hoc analysis where required
Involvement in the lean improvement activities, including implementing process improvements, standardisation, writing and maintaining how to guides
Who we’re looking for:
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.
To be successful in this role you will need to:
Part-qualified / qualified or equivalent experience. (ACA, ACCA or CIMA preferred)
Experience in finance analyst role, ideally within a large or complex organisation
Strong ERP skills (ideally in SAP) and advanced Excel capabilities, with the ability to build and understand insightful workbooks that go beyond basic formulas Strong analytical and Excel skills
Proactive mindset with excellent prioritisation and self-management skills to meet deadlines and self-check to deliver accurate reporting
Collaborative approach, able to work effectively within a team and challenge constructively
Regional Benefits:
Generous Annual Leave
Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes
To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines, an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.
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 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: 07/09/2026
As 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.
