AP Project lead - GBS

Job Description AP Project lead - GBS Full Time - Hybrid London with 50% travel to Derby, Krakow and Indianapolis or Derby with 50% travel to London, Krakow and Indianapolis THIS IS A FIXED TERM CONTRACT UNTIL 31/03 2027 Why Rolls-Royce? Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount. We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey. We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference. What we offer We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It’s 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. What you will be doing Drive and deliver the agreed transformation (simplification, standardisation, and automation) of Invoice to Pay within the Finance Fix the basics program Ensure that the transformation roadmap and objectives are congruent with the strategic goals for GBS and Finance and that, as such, is future proof: assess for feasibility and sustainability Review resourcing needs and provide input to the Organisation Design proposed - ensure that the role profiles and JD are aligned to the global Finance design and that capture the key competencies and experience required for each role.​ Embed service management including governance, KPI and SLA reporting Consult with Finance operations leaders in GBS and Internal control as required for process harmonisation and control enhancements Manage the update to the process documentation and provide assurance that Knowledge material produced is of suitable quality and adequately accessible Who we’re looking for: Qualified accountant (ACCA CIMA or ACA) or international equivalent Demonstrable finance transformation experience in Invoice to Pay delivering solutions covering people, process and technology Technology savvy with proven experience in SAP, BW, automation tools. Global GBS experience Proven stakeholder management skills Clear communication tailored to the audience and circumstances Attention to detail Ability to see the bigger picture Ability to risk assess and recommend solution 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 which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce 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 Finance Posting Date 20 Aug 2026; 00:08 Posting End Date 28 Aug 2026