Job Description

Senior Vice President (SVP) Portfolio Management and Finance

Full Time

Derby/ Hybrid (3 days per week on site)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Vice President Portfolio Management and Finance to join the Civil Aerospace Team in Derby.

The SVP Portfolio Management and Finance 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. This includes prioritising our Civil portfolio (Capital, Engineering and Project Management) to deliver maximum value for the business, balancing change initiatives with business-as-usual activities, and driving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and financial integrity.

What you will be doing:

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 our Group and Civil strategy into a clear, prioritised portfolio , maximising value from our key resource constraints – Engineering, Capital and Project Management.
• Ensure all programmes and investments align to our strategic objectives, deliver on our 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 our Civil portfolio operating model to deliver our 5-year ambition and Hoshin Kanri roadmap to be the best in class for portfolio management.
• Lead the Civil portfolio network - SVP Programme & Portfolio community collaboration.

Financial Management & Performance

• Responsible for Portfolio Planning financial management and 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 our Portfolio Planning people vision to be the place where people choose to grow ensuring effective performance management, succession planning and talent development.

Preferred requirements:

• 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.

Preferred requirements:

• 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 with the ability to inspire and influence at all levels.
• High integrity, accountability, and commitment to excellence.
• Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Why join 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!

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 A.

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.

Closing date: Midnight 3rd July 2026

Job Category

Project Management

Posting Date

22 Jun 2026; 00:06

Posting End Date

03 Jul 2026