Head of Technology Finance

Head of Technology Finance

Salary: National – c. £110,000 / London – c. £120,000

Location: London, Norwich or York

Do you thrive on strategic financial leadership and want to shape the future of technology at Aviva?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance leader who’s passionate about technology and transformation. Whether you're already operating at head of level or ready to take that next step, this role offers the chance to influence major investment decisions and drive value across a large and complex portfolio. If you enjoy working with senior stakeholders, leading high-performing teams, and making a real impact—this could be your next big move.

A bit about the job:

You’ll be the strategic senior finance partner to our Group CIO, guiding investment decisions and overseeing financial performance across technology operations and change initiatives. Your insights will help shape our technology strategy and ensure we deliver on our financial plans. You’ll lead a team across the UK and Sri Lanka, working closely with senior leaders across the business. This role is central to delivering value, driving efficiencies, and supporting Aviva’s long-term goals.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Proven experience as a senior finance leader partnering directly with a Group CIO or equivalent, providing strategic financial leadership and challenge.

• Demonstrated ability to operate as a key member of a senior leadership team, influencing decisions across business units and markets.

• Strong track record of shaping and overseeing technology investment portfolios, ensuring alignment with strategic and financial goals.

• Deep understanding of technology operations, change delivery, and commercial management, including third-party vendor oversight.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to present complex financial insights clearly and credibly to senior audiences.

What you’ll get for this role: 

• Annual salary of c. £110,000 to £120,000 (depending on skills, experience, and location) 

• Bonus opportunity of 25% (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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We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Jessica Mason a call on 07387 545 666 or send an email to Jessica.Mason@aviva.com.