Planning & Performance Manager, Dublin

Location/Office Policy:  Molesworth Street, Hybrid (2 days a week in the office, moving to 3 days in office from Jan 2026) 

• Responsibility for managing all aspects of cost and workforce oversight and reporting for the Risk function.

• The role will be responsible for building strong relationships with internal stakeholders including Finance and HR business partners.

What is the Role:

The Risk Planning & Performance team have responsibility for all aspects of operational oversight for the Risk function; including tracking the annual Risk OpEx budget, the production of a monthly CRO MI Dashboard and workforce planning; risk management and internal control testing; third party management including sourcing and ongoing relationship management; and operational governance requirements, ensuring effective running of the Risk function.

The Risk Planning & Performance Manager is a critical role in the Risk Planning, Performance & Operations team reporting directly to the Head of Planning, Performance & Operations. The role is responsible for the effective management of all aspects of financial and capacity management on behalf of the Risk function. The role is crucial to ensuring focus on maximising value for the department.

Key accountabilities;

• Be accountable for managing the financial planning process across the Risk function.
• Analyse and report on performance against Budgets, Forecasts and resourcing - leading to insight and action development.
• Own and manage relationships with key stakeholders in delivery of the Risk budget and to present to the Chief Risk Officer and senior stakeholders as required.
• Manage annual and ongoing workforce planning and capacity review activities to ensure alignment of top down and bottom up plans.
• Accountable for the production of high quality CRO MI deck reporting on key business and performance metrics to Risk SMT.
• Lead a team of professionals setting standards and driving consistency

What you Will Bring ;

• Third level degree/ professional qualification in Accounting/Finance, or similar desired with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in banking / finance.
• Experience in financial analysis and finance operations within the Group.
• Ability to engage with and influence senior stakeholder groups.
• Strong verbal and written communication with good attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of SAP system and QlikView and the ability to use the systems to view and assess data

Why Work for AIB:

We are comitted to offering our colleagues choice and flexibility in how we work and live and our hybrid working model enables our people to balance their time between working from home and their designated office, subject to their role, the needs of our customers and business requirements.

Some of our benefits include;

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

Please click here for further information about AIB’s PACT – Our Commitment to You.

Key Capabilities

• Budgeting
• Financial Forecasting
• Reporting
• Negotiation and influence
• Drives Progress
• Ensures Accountability

If you are not sure about your suitability based on any aspects of the role advertised, we encourage you to please contact the Recruiter for this role, Aisling, at careers@aib.ie  for a conversation.

AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team at careers@aib.ie

Disclaimer: 

Unsolicited CV’s sent to AIB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AIB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.  

Application deadline : 7th October 2025