Head of Transformation & Change

Aviva; Bristol; On-site; GBP 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is looking for a Head of Transformation & Change to lead transformative initiatives within their UK IWR Finance. Responsibilities include overseeing the finance change portfolio, managing project governance, and building high-performing teams. Candidates should have significant experience in finance IT change and strong leadership skills. The role offers a competitive salary of circa £110,000, a bonus, and generous benefits including a pension scheme and flexible working options.

Benefits

Up to 25% annual bonus

Pension contribution up to 14%

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

40% discount on Aviva products

Free Aviva shares up to £1,200 annually

Supportive policies including parental leave

Flexible benefits for sustainability options

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• 5+ years in advanced management/programme management roles with Finance IT change delivery experience.
• Proven track record managing complex, cross-functional Finance and IT programmes.
• Systematic approach to planning, prioritization, and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Oversee resource planning and supplier management for the change portfolio.
• Drive project management and governance practices across Finance, IT, and HR.
• Align activities within the Finance Change leadership team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Analytical abilities

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Professional accreditation in project/programme management

Job description

Head of Transformation & Change

National: circa £110,000

Locations: York/ Bristol

The Head of Finance Change for UK IWR Finance is a pivotal leadership position, supporting the Finance Transformation Director in establishing and driving a robust change management function. The role is central to delivering the UK IWR Finance Vision, overseeing a multi-year change portfolio, and ensuring effective governance, prioritisation, and delivery across Finance, IT, and HR. This position is part of the Finance Change leadership team and is instrumental in aligning activities, managing dependencies and risks, and ensuring successful outcomes for Aviva.

A bit about the job:

This is an exciting opportunity to lead transformative change within UK IWR Finance by driving project management and governance practices. You’ll join a dynamic leadership team that partners closely with Finance, IT, and HR to deliver strategic outcomes and embed innovation. The role is accountable for managing the Finance Change portfolio, ensuring robust governance, and developing high-performing project and analyst teams. You’ll oversee resource planning and supplier management while providing insight and reporting that supports confident decision-making and continuous improvement.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Proven track record managing complex, cross‑functional Finance and IT programmes, with strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and interpersonal abilities, with experience influencing senior stakeholders and leading high‑performing teams.
• Systematic approach to planning, prioritisation, and decision‑making, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field; professional accreditation in project/programme management.
• 5+ years in advanced management/programme management roles, with extensive experience in Finance IT change delivery.

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose – with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• National salary circa £110,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity – 25% of annual salary. Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.
• Generous pension scheme – Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Make your money go further – up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

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Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part‑time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week – combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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