Head of External Reporting

Overview

Lead the UK External Reporting team, overseeing all financial, statutory, and regulatory reporting for AIB UK, with direct accountability to the UK CFO and significant exposure to senior stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

• Champion high standards in governance, controls, and stakeholder management—presenting financial papers, managing auditor relationships, and representing AIB UK on regulatory matters.
• Drive delivery of the Annual Financial Report and regulatory submissions, collaborating with Group Finance and leading a technical team in a dynamic, hybrid working environment.
• Responsible for stakeholder management for UK BAC and UK Board regarding financial, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead a technical team to uphold high standards in statutory and regulatory reporting, governance, and controls.
• Deliver the AIB Group (UK) plc Annual Financial Report for UK Board Audit Committee and UK Board approval.
• Present accounting judgments and financial papers to relevant committees.
• Manage relationships with external and internal auditors.
• Responsible for all statistical and regulatory reporting to the UK Regulator, including COREP and FINREP, and interpreting and translating Regulatory guidance.
• Manage Third Party outsourced arrangements with Group Finance collaboratively.
• Maintain a robust risk and control environment, liaising with risk management and assurance teams across 3 lines of defence.
• Represent AIB UK on regulatory bodies and engage with regulators on evolving requirements.

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with 7-10+ years' experience in Financial Reporting, Regulatory Reporting or other relevant role.
• IFRS experience including the production of statutory accounts.
• A proven ability and experience in interpreting and translating Regulatory guidance as it relates to regulatory reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills including demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communications with proven experience in influencing and managing senior stakeholder expectations and chairing and presenting at senior UK/group forums.
• Experience in managing, developing and leading others in delivery, whilst embedding a strong culture of performance management, strong leadership and effective engagement strategies.

• Market leading Pension Scheme
• Healthcare Scheme
• Variable Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family leave options
• Two volunteer days per year