SVP Civil Aerospace Portfolio Management and Finance

Job Overview

Senior Vice President (SVP) Portfolio Management and Finance - Full Time, Derby/Hybrid (3 days per week on site)

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Vice President Portfolio Management and Finance to join the Civil Aerospace Team in Derby. The SVP is a key member of the Civil Aerospace leadership group, responsible for the strategic management of the division's portfolio and financial performance. The role ensures optimal allocation of resources, robust financial management, and delivery of the division's strategic objectives.

Responsibilities Strategic Portfolio & Financial Leadership

• Lead the development and execution of the Civil Aerospace portfolio and financial strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Partner with business and engineering leadership to drive value, support strategic and operational decision making, and ensure delivery of performance commitments.
• Provide strategic insights based on industry trends, competitor dynamics, and scenario planning.

Portfolio Management

• Translate group and Civil strategy into a clear, prioritised portfolio, maximising value from key resource constraints - Engineering, Capital and Project Management.
• Ensure all programmes and investments align to strategic objectives, deliver on financial forecasts and create value, maintaining a good balance between short and long term.
• Lead Civil portfolio governance (PDG, PPG) driving effective decision making to maximise value and manage risks.
• Collaborate with ET&S and across Group to ensure an effective and efficient portfolio operating model, including an aligned prioritisation and governance framework.
• Ensure portfolio is deliverable within resource and financial constraints, resolving conflicts across the investment envelopes.
• Mature the Civil portfolio operating model to deliver the 5 year ambition and Hoshin Kanri roadmap.
• Lead the Civil portfolio network - SVP Programme & Portfolio community collaboration.

Financial Management & Performance

• Lead effective and efficient financial management of Civil's capital and engineering spend and resources, maintaining professional standards and compliance with internal and external financial policies.
• Oversee corporate governance, risk management, and control procedures.
• Lead investment appraisals and business case development, providing financial input and guidance to key decisions.
• Support and coordinate annual budget and forecasting processes, providing relevant financial analysis and challenge.
• Provide timely, insightful analysis and commentary on financial results, performance trends, and variance analysis.
• Enhance transparency, accountability, and corporate governance across all portfolio and financial activities.
• Ensure robust reporting, risk management, and compliance with internal and external standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior managers, finance teams, and external bodies (e.g., audit firms, tax auditors).

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, develop and mentor the Finance and Portfolio Management teams, ensuring alignment with business needs and integration with the wider Civil Aerospace function.
• Lead the Portfolio Planning people vision to be the place where people choose to grow, ensuring effective performance management, succession planning and talent development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA, MSc) preferred.
• Accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, ICAS, or equivalent) highly desirable.
• Professional certification in portfolio, programme, or project management (e.g., MoP, MSP, PMP, PgMP) highly desirable.
• Proven experience in portfolio, programme, or project management and financial leadership at a senior level, ideally within aerospace or a complex engineering environment.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing large scale budgets, resource allocation, and investment decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to drive strategic alignment, deliver measurable business benefits, and support change management.
• Expertise in benefits realisation, continuous improvement, and use of finance systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience leading teams in a changing business environment and working with external bodies.
• Strategic thinker with a results driven mindset; collaborative leader who inspires and influences at all levels.
• High integrity, accountability, and commitment to excellence; adaptable and resilient in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave
• Retirement savings through the Rolls Royce Retirement Savings Trust
• Group Life Assurance with a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed
• Income protection providing income in the event of illness or injury
• Shares: matched shares programme (Buy one share, get one free)