Sr. Financial Program Manager - Commercial Projects

Title:  Sr. Financial Program Manager – Commercial Projects

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Position Summary:

Sr. Program Manager - Commercial Projects is responsible for handling end to end commercial finance topics. Role requires solid business partnering with key stakeholders by providing detailed financial insights on commercials projects related to hyper scalers.

Key Accountabilities:

• End-to-end commercial responsibility in projects from the bidding phase to project execution (order-to-cash management) as well as related service set up; including active opportunity and risk management
• Business partner for large global projects (e.g. hyperscale projects)  all commercial tasks and challenges.
• Conduct project reviews and prepare progress reports to keep stakeholders informed.
• Continuously identify, track and manage commercial risks and opportunities with the project team and develop countermeasures and update risk management plans based on     project progress.
• Optimization of orders in terms of results, order changes and receivables management.
• Participation in the creation of framework contracts and sales agreements with customers in collaboration with the project team.
• Cross-company collaboration with the project team, comprehensive commercial support of the project, expected cost development and cash flow.
• Minutes of all project meetings and continuous follow-up, regular preparation of project reports and review of project costs to ensure budget compliance.
• Responsible for maintaining project objectives by actively monitoring actual project results compared to plan.
• Carrying out annual and monthly project financial reporting work for hyper scaler projects
• Participate in budget planning and forecasting.
• Further development and optimization of controlling systems.
• Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls Royce Code of Conduct.
• Perform special projects as required

Basic Requirements:

• 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
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Controlling or Business Administration and 7 years of experience in controlling in a manufacturing environment or 11 years experience in controlling in a manufacturing environment.
• Travel - domestic and international (if required).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability when issues are complex
• Excellent knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent knowledge of computer applications and controlled systems.
• Excellent organization, planning and follow up skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Rolls-Royce is a Military Friendly Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. You can learn more here.

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. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realize their full potential. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here.

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.