Financial Accountant reference: JR6141658

Opportunity for a Financial Accountant at Rolls-Royce & Partners Finance Limited (RRPF)

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified accountant to join Rolls-Royce & Partners Finance Limited (RRPF), a dynamic joint venture company specializing in jet engine leasing. Based in central London with a hybrid working model (3 days on-site), this role offers a chance to contribute to a business that manages the world's largest portfolio of Rolls-Royce aero engines.

Why Consider This Role?

• Join an Iconic Brand: Be part of Rolls-Royce, a company with a rich history of innovation and a commitment to powering progress worldwide.
• Strategic Business Impact: RRPF plays a crucial role in the aviation industry, providing essential financial solutions and leasing services to a global customer base.
• Growth and Development: The role offers significant development opportunities within a fast-moving finance team. You'll work closely with senior leadership, including the CFO and Director of Treasury and FP&A, fostering strong communication and business partnering skills.
• Agile and Innovative Environment: Experience a culture that values ingenuity and provides access to a broad spectrum of opportunities to advance your career.
• Hybrid Working: Benefit from a flexible hybrid working arrangement, offering a balance between office-based collaboration and remote work.
• Comprehensive Benefits: The position comes with competitive compensation, a bonus structure, employee support assistance, and employee discounts.

Key Responsibilities and Candidate Considerations:

This Financial Accountant role is diverse and offers exposure to several critical finance functions. Candidates should be prepared for:

• Accounts Payable Management: Overseeing the AP ledger, ensuring accurate cost reporting and timely supplier payments. Proficiency in managing supplier onboarding processes will be essential.
• Cash Management and Reporting: This includes managing bank accounts, debt book, and producing cash forecasts. Experience with debt service payments and bank mandate management is a plus.
• Purchase Order Process: Driving the adoption and day-to-day management of a unified PO model, including reconciliations and approval monitoring.
• Accounts Receivable Support: Assisting operations teams with timely billing and reviewing lease agreements for accurate system recording.
• Month-End Close and Reporting: Supporting and improving month-end processes, driving automation in management accounts production, and conducting variance analysis. Collaboration with auditors and involvement in budgeting/forecasting will also be key.
• Continuous Improvement: A proactive approach to identifying and implementing process enhancements, particularly in streamlining month-end close and improving management reporting.
• Tax Compliance: Involvement in preparing VAT returns and supporting annual corporate tax compliance.

What You'll Bring:

• Qualifications: Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CA) with proven industry experience, particularly in managing AP ledgers.
• Technical Skills: Excellent accounting knowledge, strong Excel skills, and proficiency in PowerPoint and other MS Office applications.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong teamworking and communication abilities, commercial acumen, a proactive attitude, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Desirable Experience: Financial modelling skills, knowledge of systems like Sun Systems, Hyperion, or Salesforce, and experience within the leasing or aviation industry are advantageous. Experience in designing and implementing new systems and processes would also be highly valued.

This role is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious accountant looking to make a significant impact within a leading global brand. If you are driven by excellence, possess strong financial acumen, and are eager to contribute to an agile and innovative business, RRPF could be the ideal next step in your career journey.