Head of Business Performance

Overview

We're looking for a strategic, influential and commercially minded  Head of Business Performance  to lead the financial performance agenda across Solus. This is a high-impact leadership role that shapes our future growth, performance, and the success of our partnership with Aviva.
About the Role

As the Head of Business Performance,youand your team will drive the Financial performance for insurance repair for both Solus and Aviva's third-party repairers. You will also ensure the Solus Head Office functions deliver against their financial commitments.

You will provide the insight, challenge and strategic direction required to deliver our annual plans, drive improved financial outcomes and ensure Solus is well-positioned for future demand and growth.

This is a true figurehead role, representing Solus both internally and externally, maintaining strong alignment with Aviva's Senior Leadership.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor and develop a team of four Business Partners.
Drive performance analysis, insight and reporting to maximise financial outcomes.
Provide assurance and direction on motor claims cost control.
Support, challenge and collaborate with leaders across Solus and Aviva.
Lead financial strategy, ensuring alignment with growth ambitions and annual plans.
Act as a key liaison with Aviva Senior Leaders on repair performance.
Oversee the Solus capacity plan and ensure operational resource levels are optimised.
Influence and advise the Board on business performance and future outlook.
Support transformation initiatives within Finance and across the wider organisation.
Evaluate potential mergers, acquisitions and strategic opportunities.
Embed sustainability, CSR considerations and robust governance practices.
Qualifications

What We're Looking For
Qualified accountant (or equivalent).
Senior finance leadership experience in a comparable business.
Strong commercial acumen, analytical capability and financial insight.
Experience in automotive or insurance (highly beneficial).
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to synthesise complex data into clear, actionable reporting.
Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence at Executive level.
Experienced in leading change and continuous improvement.
High integrity, resilience and commitment to good governance.
Strong digital skills, including financial technology and data literacy.

How You Lead

You will deliver through strategic planning, team leadership, collaboration and continuous improvement. You will work closely with:
Solus Board of Directors.
CFO, MD, Senior Solus Leaders.
Risk & Governance, Internal Audit, Data Protection.
Aviva Motor Claims and Aviva Finance Business Partnering Teams.
All Solus Leaders and Colleagues.

Solus, who are owned by Aviva, are one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average and a 4.6/5 star customer rating. With an award-winning apprenticeship programme and winners of other recognised industry awards Solus are proud to be shaping the future of vehicle repair.

Why Join Solus?

We have so much to offer when it comes to being a Solus colleague:

Competitive salary  based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
Bonus opportunity  tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus.
Company pension scheme  with employer contributions.
33 days' holiday  (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
Save money  with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts.
Share in Aviva's success  through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme.
Supportive policies  including parental and carer's leave.
Wellbeing focus  with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access.

At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. If you're excited but don't tick every box, we encourage you to apply as your unique skills might be just what we need.

We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria so please email us after applying to let us know.

Ready to join us?  Apply online today, and our team will be in touch within 14 days.