Services Cost Manager

Job Description

Services Cost Manager

Full time

Derby

Why join Rolls-Royce?

We have an exciting opportunity an enthusiastic, self-motivated leader to join the Trent 1000/7000 Value Stream team as a Services Cost manager.

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.

Reporting to the Vice President - Cost, you will define a robust cost strategy roadmap, policies and baseline cost assumptions which underpin the profitability of the Trent 1000/7000 so have a direct impact on our business performance.  This will be for both existing and future business as well as evaluating the business impact of cost reduction proposals.

Responsibilities:

• Define, secure approval, own and communicate the aftermarket cost strategy consistent with delivery of improved contract returns, 5-year plan commitments, business plan requirements and overall margin improvement objectives.                                                               
• Own the product cost attributes on behalf of the Trent 1000/7000, ensuring the inputs are robust, with clear action plans to reach the committed attributes where required.
• Accountable for defining accurate and robust aftermarket cost commitments for the 5-year plan and for new and existing business evaluations.                                                     
• Own the integrated processes to provide these inputs into our contracted business and associated financial processes.           
• Capture both opportunities & hazards to aftermarket cost and create plans to realise/mitigate including recommendation of financials provision to manage both risks and uncertainties.
• Integrate with Finance, Service Business, Engineering, Aftermarket Operations and Customer Team to provide clear cost commitments. policies and assumptions.                            
• Provide business case support and approval for cost reduction initiatives and product changes.

Position qualifications:

• Degree qualified preferred.

Preferred requirements:

• Strong business acumen and good analytical skills, some product understanding.
• Ability to understand complex data and digest into tangible business outcomes, policies and recommendations.
• The ability to communicate & influence senior stakeholder groups and other business areas.

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.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. 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.   

For further information please contact: Harry Mackilligin – VP Cost

Recruiter: Andy Walsh – [email protected]

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