Head of Transformation

AerFin Limited; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - GBP 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation solutions provider is looking for a Head of Transformation to lead their strategic transformation initiatives. This role involves overseeing major programmes like ERP and finance systems, and driving business engagement to ensure successful technology adoption. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in leading enterprise-wide transformation and be adept at building high-performing teams. The position offers a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, and generous benefits including annual leave and pension scheme.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Volunteering Leave

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

27 days annual leave

Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading enterprise-wide transformation or large-scale digital change.
• Strong track record delivering major programmes such as ERP or finance systems.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead AerFin’s transformation strategy and deliver a phased roadmap of change.
• Oversee major programmes including ERP and finance system implementations.
• Establish robust governance and reporting for all transformation activities.

Skills

Enterprise-wide transformation leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Governance and risk management

Building high-performing teams

Job description

Permanent – Full time – Salary: competitive, depending on experience - Location: Crawley or Newport I Hybrid

About AerFin

AerFin is breathing new life into aviation. We buy, sell, lease and repair aircraft, engines, and parts to maximise the value for their owners and provide a lower-cost supply of material to our airline, lessor and MRO customers. Through our deep technical expertise and high-performance culture, we deliver confidence-inspiring quality, safety and value to our customers. Our blend of industry expertise and experience – today’s insight and tomorrow’s foresight – gives us a unique perspective on our industry that is trusted by over 600 customers across six continents. With regional hubs in Europe, Asia and the USA we’re perfectly placed to keep fleets flying and get deals done. That’s the AerFin way. That’s the way ahead.

About The Role

The Head of Transformation will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering AerFin’s business transformation agenda. You will lead enterprise‑wide change, including major programmes such as ERP and finance system replacement, core corporate system upgrades, and modernisation of business processes.

This is a highly strategic yet hands‑on leadership role, suited to an inspiring individual who can motivate teams, influence stakeholders at all levels, and embed a culture of digitalisation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the organization.

What You'll Do

• Lead AerFin’s transformation strategy and deliver a clear, phased roadmap of change.
• Oversee major programmes including ERP, finance, HR, and other corporate system implementations.
• Drive strong business engagement to ensure users understand, adopt, and gain real value from new technology and processes.
• Build trusted relationships across AerFin, partnering closely with senior leaders and teams at all levels.
• Champion a culture of innovation, digitalisation, and continuous improvement.
• Establish robust governance, risk management, and reporting for all transformation activity.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing transformation team.
• Manage budgets, contracts, and supplier performance for transformation programmes.
• Ensure all transformation efforts align with AerFin’s strategic objectives and deliver measurable business benefits.
• Communicate progress, milestones, and impact clearly to maintain transparency and engagement.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience leading enterprise-wide transformation or large-scale digital change in a complex organisation.
• Strong track record delivering major programmes (ERP, finance systems, HRIS, CRM, or similar).
• Deep experience in business change, adoption, and embedding new processes.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Strong governance, reporting, and risk management capability.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience building, coaching, and developing high‑performing teams.

In Return We Offer

• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Volunteering Leave
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 27 days of annual leave with an option to buy or sell an additional 5 days per year
• Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Social events and much more

We're actively reviewing applications and conducting interviews regularly. To ensure your consideration, please submit your application early. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate is found, so don't delay in sending your CV today for immediate consideration.

AerFin is an equal opportunities employer, which cultivates opinion, listens to all views with respect, recognises people based on their merits without bias and embraces diversity.

(NB. we will not consider any CVs from agencies at this point, and will reach out to our PSL if required)