Commercial Finance Specialist - Governmental Projects

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 champions belonging, creativity, and your professional growth.

Role Overview:

As the Commercial Finance Specialist - Governmental Projects, you’ll play a key role in keeping our government portfolio on track through timely, accurate monthly financial reporting and actionable insights. You’ll partner with Sales by providing the financial information they need for budgeting and planning, while also setting up internal orders for the project group and delivering clear, consistent monthly reporting. At month end, you’ll take ownership of COPA reconciliations and deliver revenue and margin reporting by customer directly from SAP, helping leaders understand performance and make confident, data-driven decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and present financial proposals for government projects, ensuring adherence to FAR clauses and DCAA requirements, utilizing Rolls-Royce best practices for compliance and financial governance.
• Oversee commercial responsibilities throughout the entire project lifecycle, from bidding to execution, including order-to-cash management, opportunity/risk management, and application of Rolls-Royce Commercial Excellence frameworks.
• Provide commercial support during bid and contract initiation, focusing on risk assessment, contract review, and leveraging Rolls-Royce contract management tools and processes.
• Support project management to achieve targets by ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to customer satisfaction, using Rolls-Royce Project Controls and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Manage financial and commercial aspects of projects and portfolios, including cost control, monthly status reporting, and rebate programs, following Rolls-Royce financial reporting and cost management protocols.
• Analyze project changes and delays, assessing their financial and business impact, in line with Rolls-Royce risk management and recovery procedures.
• Act as the subject matter expert for governmental requirements throughout all contract phases and keep management informed of project status and issues, utilizing Rolls-Royce reporting systems and communication channels.
• Promote a culture of compliance and integrity aligned with Rolls-Royce values, and perform special projects as needed, leveraging Rolls-Royce Continuous Improvement methodologies.

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field with 7+ years of experience, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field with 5+ years of experience, OR
• Master's degree in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field with 2+ years of experience, OR
• In lieu of a degree 9+ years of professional experience in controlling in a manufacturing environment
• Willingness and flexibility to work extended hours during key reporting periods and to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Exceptional presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to collaborate within cross-functional teams and present financial data effectively.
• Extensive experience with SAP or similar ERP systems, as well as advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong understanding of economic and accounting principles, financial markets, and financial data analysis
• Demonstrated organizational and project management abilities, including planning and follow-up, with experience working both independently and as part of a team

Rolls-Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

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.

Pay Range

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

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