Corporate Finance Manager at Rolls-Royce

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Finance Manage to join part of the Corporate Finance team, you will be responsible for the financial modelling, analysis and reporting required by the department to support interactions with Treasury’s internal and external stakeholders.   This role requires strong financial analysis skills along with the ability to understand and explain complex financial information.

What you will be doing:

• Carry out financial modelling to support analysis of the Group’s capital structure, and input into recommendations for optimal financial strategies.
• Prepare materials for any presentations required for CFO, Board, Audit Committee, etc, to include financial insights and analysis on all corporate finance numbers and metrics
• Partner closely with Group FP&A to compile Treasury inputs and analysis in support of Treasury forecasts
• Understand credit rating agency models and how Rolls-Royce metrics align with those models.  Conduct any forward-looking rating scenario analysis in support of capital structure decision making or potential M&A activity
• Monitor compliance with any covenants and manage associated reporting to banks, bondholders and rating agencies.
• Produce customer credit ratings for business divisions in support of their IFRS9 reporting requirements at balance sheet dates.  Produce ad hoc customer credit analysis as required
• Monitor shares held in Treasury and/or the Employee Benefit Trust to ensure any employee benefit scheme obligations can be met as they fall due.
• Any other financial analysis as required that may be ad hoc and varied

Position Qualifications:

• Qualified accountant
• Proficient in financial modelling in a corporate finance context
• Experience in financial analysis with a strong understanding of statutory financial reporting
• Good understanding of HFM and VBM preferred but not essential

Preferred Requirements:

• Management and Functional Knowledge: Demonstrates expertise and track record in financial modelling and analysis specifically in a corporate finance context
• Business Expertise:  Is able to apply results of financial analysis to support work on M&A projects and capital structure and financing strategies
• Leadership: Provides technical support and insight to Treasury projects
• Problem Solving: Has strong analytical skills and can understand complex issues using financial and non-financial information.
• Impact: Drives and supports achievement of wider company goals through collaboration with Treasury, FP&A and other stakeholders
• Interpersonal Competencies:  Communicates difficult concepts simply to internal and external stakeholders and collaborates widely, within and across functions.

Regional Benefits:

• Work in a safety-first environment where doing the right thing and keeping it simple are core principles.
• Join a culture that values making a real difference through your work.
• Develop your career as a mid-career professional blending technical expertise with strong personal qualities.
• Thrive in a role that encourages integrity, accountability, resilience, and curiosity.
• Collaborate and build relationships in a team-focused environment while also working independently.
• Take initiative, lead, and make smart decisions with confidence and support.
• Grow through continuous learning, openness to improvement, and exposure to challenging opportunities.