Service Cost Officer
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Services Cost Officer
Full time
Derby
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented individual to join the Trent Fleet and Mature Engines Value Stream as a Services Cost Officer.
As the Cost Policy Officer – Trent 1000/7000, you will work on defining a robust cost strategy roadmap and policies, baseline cost assumptions for both existing and future business as well as evaluating the business impact of cost reduction proposals. These underpin the profitability of the Trent 1000/7000 so have a direct impact on our business performance.
With over 600 aircraft in service and a growing orderbook of aircraft, the Trent 1000/7000 Value Stream covers the full breadth of activity of those engines in service and provides a unique opportunity to develop business breadth across the lifecycle of an engine.
What you will be doing:
- Develop a thorough understanding of the levers of value inherent in our business, and through these own and drive the financial performance of our fleets.
- Support development of Business Cases & Strategy to support key product change and deliver Business Plan objectives.
- Responsibility for analysing and forecasting financial information to support development and improvement of our financial forecasts.
- Develop, deploy, and support functional processes, tools, training, and systems that enable the creation of credible plans that balance availability, cost, and performance.
Preferred requirements:
· Educated to degree level or equivalent in a numerate or business discipline or will have business, finance or engineering experience.
· Innovative thinking and a drive to solve problems and take accountability.
· Financial management, commercial acumen and decision-making skills, comfortable dealing with ambiguity.
· Highly analytical and able to interpret data and complete data modelling using Microsoft Excel.
· Able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively across diverse and global teams.
· Aerospace industry knowledge is advantageous but not essential.
Why Rolls-Royce?
At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.
By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.
Regional Benefits:
- Generous Annual Leave.
- Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust.
- Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce & Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
- Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!
- Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes.
Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.
Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.
As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.
Job Category
Service OperationsPosting Date
24 Sept 2026; 00:09Posting End Date
07 Oct 2026How we score this
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