Manufacturing Cost Performance Manager

Job Description Manufacturing Cost Performance Manager Full Time Derby/Bristol We have several exciting opportunities for Manufacturing Cost Performance Managers, to join our team. Reporting to the SVP – OE Product Cost, these roles will provide cost leadership to plan, budget and execute the product cost programme across a Manufacturing Business Unit. Working in conjunction with the relevant responsible leaders across the Value Streams, ET&S, Portfolio & Planning, and Manufacturing Operations to propose a package of work aligning affordability and financial return. These roles will provide leadership of a cross functional team to exploit cost synergies across our manufacturing footprint, and to execute and report on product cost initiatives against the agreed budget, timeframe and operating model on behalf of the Manufacturing Business Unit. These roles will manage the programme to ensure current state, risks and opportunities are reflected in the executive systems. They will also support with the overall cost management strategy aligned to the business financial goals set by the Value Streams. Join us and we’ll provide an environment where you can be yourself. An inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in you, gives you a platform for continuous learning, and access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career. We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home or another remote location. It 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. Discover more on our GBS Service Portal about hybrid working. What you will be doing: Plan, develop and implement the Cost Programme in line with business, production, and organisational priorities within a Manufacturing Business Unit Lead a cross functional team to define and recommend a package of work to deliver against the product cost goals set by the business Identification and exploitation of synergies across the manufacturing business that maximise our product cost financial returns Ownership and accountability for execution against an agreed cost programme budget across our domestic manufacturing footprint. Provides change management (within affordability) for the respective cost programme to ensure delivery of our business cost objectives Lead appropriate governance aligned with our operating model to ensure effective and efficient delivery of our cost programme Take lead responsibility for significant cost issues relevant to the Manufacturing Business Unit. Develop and recommend plans to resolve the issue and communicate status to the business In conjunction with Finance, maintain a cost system to monitor progress against the business financial objectives Approve all cost information used for financial submissions, business plans and engineering changes Support our strategic cost planning activity including procurement excellence, technical cost out and technology adoption that enables our long term product cost success Create and sustain a high performance culture linked to cost awareness and relevant cost management capabilities within the manufacturing business unit, providing coaching and guidance to front line leaders Who we’re looking for: Qualified to degree level or equivalent experience within a manufacturing industry Demonstrable experience of leading large, cross functional teams delivering complex programmes which drive improved business profit and/or cash Comfortable leading a significant change programme within a business Financially astute and able to understand how cost levers will impact overall Manufacturing Business Unit cash & cost performance Commercial focussed and able to communicate confidently and influence across all levels of Operations to provide appropriate challenge on cost Product & process awareness within Manufacturing is essential. Technical experience would be an advantageous Join us & Power our future The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to be Level C. This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade. It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role. 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 realise their full potential. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here. Grade: Level C Closing Date: Midnight 17th April 2025 For further information please contact: Thomas Axe Recruiter: Andy Walsh – andy.walsh2@Rolls-Royce.com Job Category Manufacturing Posting Date 04 Apr 2025; 00:04 Posting End Date 17 Apr 2025 Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet vital power needs.