Job Description
Vice President – Cost(Roles across Trent 1000, Trent7000and Trent Fleet)
Derby(Hybrid - min 3 days on site)
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,protectingand connecting people everywhere.
By joining Rolls-Royce,you'llhave 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.
Exciting opportunities have arisenfor a Vice President – Costto join the Team at Rolls Royce. We have2opportunities acrossTrent 1000, Trent7000and Trent Fleet.
TheVice President – Costis responsible forend-to-end cost optimisation across the engine lifecycle within the value stream model.
The role leads the development and execution of cost strategies covering product unit cost, shop visit cost and lifecycle cost performance across both original equipment and the aftermarket.
Working in partnership with the Product and Shop Visit cost teams and delivery organisations across engineering, operations and supply chain, the VP Cost drives continuous improvement initiatives that optimise cost performance whilemaintainingproduct reliability,safetyand customer value.
This role plays a critical leadership position in ensuring the long-term economic competitiveness of the engine platform.
The Vice President – Cost will be accountable for:
Cost Strategy and Lifecycle Optimisation
Own all cost elements across the value stream framework.
Develop and deliver a sustainable lifecycle cost strategy covering OE and aftermarket.
Optimise cost performance across:
Unit product cost
Shop visit cost
Non-shop visit cost
Identifyand implement cost improvement initiatives across the engine lifecycle.
Financial and Contract Alignment
Ensure cost performance aligns with contract review pack processes and five-year business planning cycles.
Translate operational cost drivers into clear financial insights and improvement initiatives.
Provide cost transparency and data to support strategic decision-making.
Cross-Functional Cost Leadership
Work closely with the central cost team and with engineering, manufacturing, supplychainand finance to drive cost optimisation.
Partner with delivery organisations to execute cost improvement programmes.
Ensure cost discipline is embedded across the value stream.
Strong experience in cost management within complex industrial or aerospace environments.
Track recordof delivering cost optimisation in high-value engineering organisations.
Experience working across engineering, manufacturing, supplychainand finance functions.
Understanding of engine lifecycle economics and aftermarket services isadvantageous.
Aerospace or complex industrial markets would be useful.
Lifecycle service models and aftermarket economics.
Strategic thinking.
Analytical problem solving.
Communication and stakeholder engagement.
Resilience and adaptability.
Commercial and financial acumen.
Relationship building.
We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee supportassistanceand employee discounts.
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 ahigh-performing, competitive,resilientand 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.
Closing date:27thMarch 2026
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
Service Management
Posting Date
16 Mar 2026; 00:03
Posting End Date
27 Mar 2026
