Business Partner - Global Defense IT at Rolls-Royce in Indianapolis, IN | USD97,075-157,747 | Kablio

Role

Description

risk management

financial reporting

cost analysis

performance management

cost improvement

digital strategy

Manage a robust risk and opportunities process to steer the business through periods of change and challenging environments.
Consolidating, analyzing and reporting on business and financial performance of Defense IT spend to provide actionable information to management. In the short term and over the medium-term window (5-year plan).
Business partner the Defense IT and Digital team through robust performance management. Including but not limited to Operating Costs, cost rate performance and investment cases.
Develop and drive improvements to the total defense IT cost base. Enabling cost transparency and opportunity creation.
Review, understand and drive improvement to the entire Defense IT cost base alongside business partnering the Defense Chief Digital Information Officer and their leadership team.
Influence and champion the defense business within the roll out of Rolls Royce’s multiyear Digital and IT strategy program.

Requirements

sap

uk/us

bachelor’s

master’s

phd/jd

resilient

Knowledge and experience of SAP preferable.
Be based in the UK/US and be willing and able to travel to our operations anywhere in the world from time to time (if required).
Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years finance/accounting experience OR,
Master’s Degree experience with 3 + years of finance/accounting experience OR,
PhD/JD with experience in finance/accounting
Associate’s degree with 7+ years in finance/accounting experience OR,
Resilient, self-motivated and accomplished at forming relationships and influencing people at all levels in the company.

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

£18.9 billion

Revenue

The company achieved near £18.9 billion in revenue in 2024.

£2.9 billion

Operating Profit

The company reported an operating profit of approximately £2.9 billion in 2024.

36%

Market Share

The company holds a commercial engine market share of roughly 36%. This reflects its strong position in the sector.

25 vehicles/day

Production Rate

The company's Goodwood facility produces approximately 25 ultra-luxury electric vehicles per day under a BMW licence.

Founded in the early 20th century, it began as a pioneer in aero-engine design and has grown into a global engineering powerhouse.
It develops and produces engines and power systems for commercial and military aircraft, naval vessels, submarines, and energy infrastructure.
Headquartered in London, it operates across four core segments—civil aerospace, defence, power systems and emerging markets like nuclear and modular reactors.
It supports iconic programmes—supplying wide-body commercial aircraft engines, submarine nuclear reactors, naval propulsion, and bespoke industrial power units.
Amid a major turnaround since 2023, the company secured a £9 billion UK defence reactor deal.

Culture + Values

We do the right thing – We do what’s right for our customers, our people, and society.
We aim high – We stretch our ambition, we set challenging goals, and we deliver results.
We take ownership – We take personal responsibility for our actions, performance, and results.
We act with integrity – We build trust by being honest, transparent, and ethical in everything we do.
We collaborate – We work together with respect, trust, and inclusiveness to achieve our goals.

Environment + Sustainability

Net-zero by 2050

Carbon Neutrality Goal

Aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Carbon intensity down by 25%

Carbon Intensity Reduction Target

Committed to reducing the carbon intensity of products and operations by 25% by 2030.

CO2 emissions reduced by 50%

SAF Emissions Reduction

SAF strategy targets a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions from flight by 2050.

Engaged in development of hybrid-electric and fully-electric propulsion systems to reduce environmental impact.
Focus on reducing waste and resource consumption across the entire supply chain.

Inclusion & Diversity

30% by 2030

Female Leadership Target

Aims to achieve 30% female representation in senior leadership positions.

26% workforce

Gender Representation

Women currently account for 26% of the global workforce as of 2023.

Set a goal to increase representation of ethnic minorities in senior roles.
Implemented initiatives to promote a more inclusive work environment, including mentorship programs and leadership development for underrepresented groups.

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Role

Description

risk management

financial reporting

cost analysis

performance management

cost improvement

digital strategy

Manage a robust risk and opportunities process to steer the business through periods of change and challenging environments.
Consolidating, analyzing and reporting on business and financial performance of Defense IT spend to provide actionable information to management. In the short term and over the medium-term window (5-year plan).
Business partner the Defense IT and Digital team through robust performance management. Including but not limited to Operating Costs, cost rate performance and investment cases.
Develop and drive improvements to the total defense IT cost base. Enabling cost transparency and opportunity creation.
Review, understand and drive improvement to the entire Defense IT cost base alongside business partnering the Defense Chief Digital Information Officer and their leadership team.
Influence and champion the defense business within the roll out of Rolls Royce’s multiyear Digital and IT strategy program.

Requirements

sap

uk/us

bachelor’s

master’s

phd/jd

resilient

Knowledge and experience of SAP preferable.
Be based in the UK/US and be willing and able to travel to our operations anywhere in the world from time to time (if required).
Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years finance/accounting experience OR,
Master’s Degree experience with 3 + years of finance/accounting experience OR,
PhD/JD with experience in finance/accounting
Associate’s degree with 7+ years in finance/accounting experience OR,
Resilient, self-motivated and accomplished at forming relationships and influencing people at all levels in the company.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

People also searched

Company

Overview

£18.9 billion

Revenue

The company achieved near £18.9 billion in revenue in 2024.

£2.9 billion

Operating Profit

The company reported an operating profit of approximately £2.9 billion in 2024.

36%

Market Share

The company holds a commercial engine market share of roughly 36%. This reflects its strong position in the sector.

25 vehicles/day

Production Rate

The company's Goodwood facility produces approximately 25 ultra-luxury electric vehicles per day under a BMW licence.

Founded in the early 20th century, it began as a pioneer in aero-engine design and has grown into a global engineering powerhouse.
It develops and produces engines and power systems for commercial and military aircraft, naval vessels, submarines, and energy infrastructure.
Headquartered in London, it operates across four core segments—civil aerospace, defence, power systems and emerging markets like nuclear and modular reactors.
It supports iconic programmes—supplying wide-body commercial aircraft engines, submarine nuclear reactors, naval propulsion, and bespoke industrial power units.
Amid a major turnaround since 2023, the company secured a £9 billion UK defence reactor deal.

Culture + Values

We do the right thing – We do what’s right for our customers, our people, and society.
We aim high – We stretch our ambition, we set challenging goals, and we deliver results.
We take ownership – We take personal responsibility for our actions, performance, and results.
We act with integrity – We build trust by being honest, transparent, and ethical in everything we do.
We collaborate – We work together with respect, trust, and inclusiveness to achieve our goals.

Environment + Sustainability

Net-zero by 2050

Carbon Neutrality Goal

Aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Carbon intensity down by 25%

Carbon Intensity Reduction Target

Committed to reducing the carbon intensity of products and operations by 25% by 2030.

CO2 emissions reduced by 50%

SAF Emissions Reduction

SAF strategy targets a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions from flight by 2050.

Engaged in development of hybrid-electric and fully-electric propulsion systems to reduce environmental impact.
Focus on reducing waste and resource consumption across the entire supply chain.

Inclusion & Diversity

30% by 2030

Female Leadership Target

Aims to achieve 30% female representation in senior leadership positions.

26% workforce

Gender Representation

Women currently account for 26% of the global workforce as of 2023.

Set a goal to increase representation of ethnic minorities in senior roles.
Implemented initiatives to promote a more inclusive work environment, including mentorship programs and leadership development for underrepresented groups.

Articles

R2 Factory – digital transformation community

Rolls‑Royce Motor Cars PressClub

Rolls‑Royce at Global Space Congress – supplier info