Head of Finance Operations

Job Title: Head of Finance Operations

Working Pattern: Full time

Working location: Indianapolis, IN/Hybrid - 2 Office Days/Week)

We have a wonderful opportunity for a skilled Finance leader to join our team here in Indianapolis, Indiana!

In this role you would be responsible for; providing leadership to the GBS Finance Operations team through  management and governance of financial accounting and reporting services, oversee and lead financial aspects of business plans and provide solutions to senior management on financial and business issues aligned to customer needs, work in partnership with Finance Senior Business Leaders, influencing the development of strategy at Business Unit / Function level and translating it into a financial plan that improves business performance and supports Company strategy,  deliver effective, efficient and value adding services, systems and processes to the rest of the organization, directly supporting continuous improvement in all processes in the scope of the local GBS Finance Operations, generate 5YP and Budget in detail compliant with Defense requirements, load VBM for both Group and Central entities and be point of contact for generating US salary benefit rates to be used in US Budget templates, and manage additional regional requirements related to unclaimed property, payroll, pensions and other reporting requirements.

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.

Rolls-Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the prestigious Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025. This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive.

Be part of a team that sets the industry standard and drives groundbreaking solutions.

At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

What you will be doing :

• Leadership – A customer focused leader, capable of building and inspiring a new team who shares in the spirit and values of our company and GBS strategy. Provide leadership of entire GBS finance function in the US/RRNA Center.
• Transformation & Service Management – Capable of developing new value chains and establishing new services for GBS. Fosters confidence with customers through transforming processes traditionally run in the businesses into formal services. Interpret performance trends and support generation of improvement plans and actions from the Business.
• Building Teams – Lead the establishment and development of the GBS Finance team in the US/RRNA Center. This will include both design concept (for new or expansion of existing service lines), and development of the existing organisation to continuously improve efficiency, effectiveness, and experience. Evaluate future business opportunities and make proposals / recommendations.
• Operational Management – Lead the delivery of high quality, consistent, effective and efficient services from the US/RRNA Center and support delivery across the GBS network. Sets milestones, determines priorities allocates responsibilities and manages workflows. Establish and control true measures of performance and apply through business plan deployment.
• Stakeholder & Change Management – Create, initiate and maintain sustainable relationships with customers and key stakeholders, creates an understanding of the need for change and draws on people to support the change process, uses existing methodology to help win hearts and minds both in the new Center and in the donor regions.
• People Management – Motivates, coaches and manages Finance leaders and Team towards the achievement of their goals. Set the culture and direction for the team in line with RR and GBS values and culture.
• Budget Management – Responsible to manage the [US/RR North America] Center Finance budget and HC targets. Responsible for delivering the financial targets set in the GBS business case.

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.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Finance and/or Accounting with 8+ years of related experience
• Masters Degree in Finance and/or Accounting with 6+ years of related experience
• PhD in Finance and/or Accounting with 3+ years of related experience
• CPA Accounting qualification
• Ability to travel (UK and India mainly) for business trips/training (up to 15%)
• In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years' experience in a financial accounting and reporting management role in GBS / Shared Services / BPO settings
• Track record of delivery in financial control or GBS finance services management
• Proven capability in process improvement and optimization including process standardisation and automation.
• Energetic, supportive and non-hierarchical leadership style that delivers a high-performing and motivated team
• Strong performance management skills, including rigorous attention to detail and consistent focus on metrics and KPIs
• Good understanding of finance system management including SAP Finance (FI/CO modules) and Finance technology solutions and SaaS Products

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.

Relocation is not currently available for this role.

Closing Date: 10/31/2025

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Finance $133,171 - $216,403-Annually Indianapolis, IN

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.