Job Description Head of Technical Finance, Civil Aerospace Full Time Derby/Hybrid An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Civil Aerospace Financial Control team, with a specific focus on technical accounting issues and assurance activities. The role reports to the Financial Controller, Civil Aerospace but is required to work closely with key stakeholders in Group Financial Control, finance and business teams across Civil Aerospace and with our external auditors PwC. The role is key to supporting leadership of the Civil-wide finance function and provide the CFO, the Group and our auditors with confidence over the integrity of the financial reporting and forecasting of the business. We are a partner of the business, and our mission is to prepare and provide trustworthy financial records, insights and counsel to support informed decision making on behalf of the division whilst driving for a no-surprise culture. A key aspect of the role is to ensure the smooth running of the external audit for the division through robust programme management and collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders across the division, in Group Finance and with PwC. Why Rolls-Royce? Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount. We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future, and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey. We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference. What we offer: We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. What you will be doing: Responsible for ensuring compliance with financial policy and regulatory standards. Partner closely with the business to understand key business issues and key accounting judgements and support by providing expertise on technical accounting treatments in line with IFRS and Group Finance manuals Lead the programme management of the external audit, owning the relationship with our auditors, PwC. Working with key stakeholders across the business and in Group, produce high quality key audit issues papers and present to the Civil Audit Committee Work across the business to manage financial risk by challenging the integrity and accuracy of our accounting and reporting through stewardship Responsible for enforcing the Group’s corporate governance framework to mitigate the risk of fraud and error, including leading the quarterly balance sheet reviews within Civil Aerospace and reporting into Group Finance and PwC Provide mandatory functional assurance for all material investments, customer bids and procurement contracts across the division to enable the Group to make informed decisions based on technically accurate financial information Directly manage a team of two individuals (Civil Aerospace Technical Finance Business Partner and Civil Aerospace Chief Accountant), supervising their work and prioritising their continuing personal development Play an integral part of the Civil Financial Control Leadership Team, setting clear direction and priorities for the Civil Financial Control organisation and ensuring alignment across different local teams to drive synergies, efficiency and effectiveness Who we’re looking for A professional accountancy qualification and IFRS experience is critical. An external audit background is preferable Good technical accounting experience; appreciation of FX and statutory treatment of balances and transactions Excellent communication, leadership and influencing skills with an ability to create and agree workable solutions A strong finance aptitude with a track record of delivering within committed timescales and maintaining customer focus Resilience, problem solving and good judgement – this role is often the first call for issues and queries, for which no clear answer exists, or prior knowledge is available Ability to quickly understand complex issues and summarise and articulate them in a simple and concise manner We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. We welcome applications from people with a refugee background. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce Job Category Finance Posting Date 25 Apr 2025; 00:04 Posting End Date 07 May 2025