Group Technical Accounting Senior Manager (maternity cover)

About the Role

The Group Technical Accounting Senior Manager (Maternity Cover – 9 months) will work full‑time on a hybrid model, based in Derby with three days per week in the office. Using advanced technical finance skills, the role supports the Group Finance function to ensure accounting issues are addressed promptly and that the Group’s financial statements are clear and compliant with IFRS. Reporting to the Group Head of Technical Accounting, who reports to the Director of Group Financial Control & Tax, this position provides confidence to the Group CFO, Audit Committee and external auditors over key accounting judgments and the overall integrity of the Group’s financial reporting. • Resolve technical accounting issues across the business, both proactively and reactively. • Provide IFRS‑compliant technical accounting advice and maintain the Group Finance Manual. • Partner with business units and external auditors to close accounting matters on schedule. • Deliver functional assurance for material investments and customer bids. • Monitor, assess, and implement new accounting standards and best‑practice guidance. • Communicate new requirements and ensure appropriate data collection for financial statements. • Prepare high‑quality audit committee papers and support IFRS‑compliant financial statements. • Offer financial expertise to cross‑functional teams for M&A activities.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸technical accounting
• ▸ifrs compliance
• ▸audit coordination
• ▸standards monitoring
• ▸data collection
• ▸m&a support

What You Bring

The role requires strong leadership aligned with Rolls‑Royce’s principles of safety, integrity, simplicity and impact. Expected leadership behaviours include an enterprise mindset, adaptability, holistic thinking, decisive execution, operational effectiveness, and talent development. Candidates should hold a professional accountancy qualification, possess deep IFRS experience, and preferably have an external audit background. Rolls‑Royce is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all grades and backgrounds to apply. • Hold a professional accountancy qualification with deep IFRS experience; audit background preferred. • Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.

Requirements

• ▸accountancy
• ▸ifrs
• ▸audit
• ▸leadership
• ▸communication
• ▸stakeholder management

Benefits

Rolls‑Royce offers a caring, inclusive culture with a commitment to continuous learning, career development, and a competitive salary package that includes bonuses, employee assistance, and discounts. Hybrid working allows flexibility, with an expectation to be in the office on average three days per week for collaboration.

Work Environment

Hybrid