Head of Finance Transformation in Manchester

We are seeking a Head of Finance Transformation to play a pivotal role within the Finance Transformation Hub, driving forward Aldermore’s ambitious transformation journey. This role will lead the identification, analysis and delivery of efficiency opportunities across Finance and Treasury, streamlining processes, removing duplication and embedding improved ways of working, while supporting the execution of wider structural transformation initiatives.

We are seeking a highly analytical leader who thrives in fast‑paced, evolving environments and can combine strategic vision with hands‑on delivery to achieve meaningful, lasting change.

What will your day look like?

• Proactively identify inefficiencies, risks, and improvement opportunities across Finance, beyond major transformation programmes.
• Analyse processes, systems, data, and controls to diagnose root causes and define both immediate fixes and long‑term enhancements.
• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of improvement initiatives, embedding sustainable changes that enhance efficiency, control, and transparency.
• Collaborate with Finance stakeholders to understand challenges, build strong relationships, and co‑create practical, effective solutions.
• Monitor progress, measure benefits, and manage risks and dependencies, maintaining a disciplined and well‑prioritised delivery approach.
• Communicate insights and recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, mentoring others, and supporting technical accounting matters including Board‑level presentations.

What do we expect from you?

• Highly effective business partner with strong senior stakeholder management, able to influence, challenge, and advise at all levels.
• Significant post‑qualification experience within a Finance function, including transformation and process improvement across financial systems (e.g. general ledger, budgeting, procurement).
• Experience within a regulated financial services environment.
• Strong accounting knowledge, with experience working alongside Internal and External Auditors.
• Commercially astute and data‑driven, with strong analytical capability and a focus on delivering actionable outcomes.
• Proven leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders, develop business plans, and work proactively as a collaborative team player.

What can you expect from us?

• A friendly and flexible culture, the same as how we work with our customers.
• Hybrid working model – 3 days a week in the office.
• A growing organisation that means there’s lots of opportunities to progress.
• A drive for continuous improvement, which you will be empowered to get behind from day one.
• You will be rewarded competitively, with a good range of core benefits and bonus potential.

We’re Aldermore – the award‑winning bank, trusted and highly rated by over a quarter of a million customers for more than a decade. With our range of specialist mortgages, savings accounts and business finance solutions, we’re backing more people to go for it. We thrive by saying "yes" to our customers. We respect the ingenuity of entrepreneurs and their startups; we give first‑timers a leg‑up onto the property ladder; we open up the lending market to many; and thousands of customers chose Motonovo Finance every week to buy their next car, van or motorbike.

This is where you come in. We are on a journey defined by a destination; to deliver on our purpose. We’re committed to building a working environment that values respect, diversity, and compassion. We welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave.

Please note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes criminal record checks.

The Company

We champion equality by supporting the exceptions to the rule and getting finance to where it’s needed. We lend the money people save with us, to people who want to get on in life; build businesses and create employment, buy property for people to live and work in, and purchase vehicles to move families and goods around.

Behaviour Framework

Our behavioural framework underpins our purpose and strategic drivers, as it outlines the behaviours we need to demonstrate in order to succeed. In your second interview, we’ll ask you to talk through some examples where you’ve demonstrated these behaviours in your previous roles.

The Benefits

As you would expect, we offer a competitive basic salary and reward package, and you’ll also benefit from our commitment to investing in your professional development throughout your journey with us. Benefits vary across the business depending on the role you do, but these will give you an idea of what to expect:

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Aviva Digital GP
• Bus And Tram Benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eyecare Voucher & Display Screens/Desk Set-Up
• Flu Jab Vouchers
• Group Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Metrolink Annual Pass & Clipper Ticket
• Microsoft Discounts
• Private Medical Insurance
• Shopping Discounts
• Toothfairy

Your Workplace Pension

Benefits You Can Choose

• Critical Illness
• Cycle To Work
• Dental Insurance
• Give As You Earn
• Government Tax-Free Childcare Scheme
• Octopus Electric Vehicles
• Save Our Planet
• Season Ticket Loan
• Spouse Or Partner Life Assurance
• Technology
• Wearable Technology
• Wellbeing App
• Will Writing