Finance Transformation Lead
Corporate Finance & AccountingPosted 20 Aug 2026
Advertised as “GBS Finance Transformation Lead”
Posted 20 Aug 2026
Advertised as “GBS Finance Transformation Lead”
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CertificationsChartered Institute of Management Accountants, ACA, ACCA
GBS Finance Transformation Lead
Full Time - Hybrid
London with 50% travel to Derby, Krakow and Indianapolis
or
Derby with 50% travel to London, Krakow and Indianapolis
THIS IS A FIXED TERM CONTRACT UNTIL 31/03 2027
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.
Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.
What you will be doing
Support the GBS Finance and Data teams with the transitions, encompassing the following:
Drive and deliver the agreed transformation (simplification, standardisation, and automation) of Invoice to Pay within the Fix the basics program
Ensure that the transformation roadmap and objectives are congruent with the strategic goals for Finance and that, as such, is future proof: assess for feasibility and sustainability
Review resourcing needs and feedback on the Organisation Design proposed - ensure that the role profiles and JD are aligned to global Finance design and that capture the Key competencies and experience required for the role and that they are in line with the GBS competency and role framework
Embed the new governance including KPI and SLA reporting
Liaise with Finance operations leaders in GBS and Internal control as required for process harmonisation and control enhancements
Support update o process documentation and provide assurance that Knowledge material produced is of suitable quality and adequately accessible
Build trusting and collaborative relationship with the finance stakeholders and act as first point of escalation for transformation issues and risks
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.
Qualified accountant ACCA CIMA or ACA or international equivalent
Demonstrable finance transformation experience in STP delivering solutions covering people, process and technology
Technology savvy with proven experience in SAP, BW, automation tools.
Global GBS experience
Proven stakeholder management skills
Clear communication tailored to the audience and circumstances
Attention to detail
Ability to see the bigger picture
Ability to risk assess and recommend solution
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 which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.
You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce
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.
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