Business Modelling & Pricing Officer
// Role Summary
Join Rolls-Royce as a Business Modelling & Pricing Officer in Bristol, UK, supporting Defence engine programmes by pricing opportunities, liaising with customers, and managing contract reviews to ensure profitability and deliver value.
// Key Responsibilities
- Price new contracts and support customer negotiations and auditors.
- Develop cost forecasts and business models for Defence engine programmes.
- Review existing contracts to identify financial impacts and improve returns.
- Work cross-functionally to understand risks, threats, and opportunities.
- Requires a Security Check (SC) clearance and UK nationality.
- Hybrid working arrangement with 3 days per week onsite.
// Role Specification
The Business Modelling & Pricing team provides crucial support to Defence engine programmes throughout all lifecycle phases. These key players are instrumental in winning new business by accurately pricing opportunities, engaging with customers, and supporting negotiations leading up to contract signature. In the current market, precise cost forecasts are essential for delivering affordable, value-for-money solutions, while also protecting Rolls-Royce's margins and identifying areas for enhancement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce price proposals for new contracts, collaborating with experienced colleagues on price negotiations with customers and auditors.
- Construct inputs for business models and offer expertise to the wider organization on business modelling techniques.
- Collaborate with customers, sales, and programme teams to define requirements.
- Support the development of cost forecasts across multiple functions (e.g., Commercial, Customer Business, Services Capability teams) for both new and existing business.
- Analyze the impact of workshare agreements, partnerships, and Rolls-Royce's ability to share risk and optimize revenue.
- Provide risk expertise and support Long-Term Contract reviews to assess contract profitability, gathering and coordinating information from various functions to forecast future profits.
About You:
An understanding of business operations is desirable, but this role is also suited for individuals looking to leverage or develop their business knowledge. You should be numerical, logical, and adept at working with large datasets, particularly using MS Excel and SAP. The ideal candidate will possess an appetite for technical understanding combined with a desire to inform and lead business decisions. While no specific academic qualifications are mandatory, a business degree is advantageous.
What We Offer:
Rolls-Royce offers excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits including bonus schemes, employee support assistance, and discounts. We foster an inclusive and innovative culture that invests in your growth and provides access to a wide range of opportunities. This role operates on a hybrid working model, with an expectation of attending the workplace, on average, three days per week for collaboration and specific activities.
Security Requirements:
To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business, individuals must hold a Security Check (SC) clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application process if you do not currently possess this. Due to the nature of the business and the assets protected, applications can only be progressed from individuals who are UK nationals or, in MoD approved cases, dual nationals.