Simon Ryan
Summary
Accomplished finance leader with a proven track record in bridging the gap between Finance and wider business operations through effective communication and development of strong relationships. A foundation in assurance and process optimisation provides a detail orientated basis upon which financial, operational and commercial insights are delivered. Consistently engaged as a key stakeholder in large scale Transformation / Change projects (from Op Model enhancements to new product development) given an ability to merge the bigger picture with practicalities .
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Strategic Initiatives lead – Mobile App Programme
AIB
2024.01 - 2024.12
- Business case lead for a multi-year €100m+ programme
- Procurement lead: co-ordination of key stakeholders for detailed requirement definition, RFP execution and final contract negotiation
Chief of Staff / Head of Financial Oversight
AIB
2021.01 - 2023.12
- Co-ordination and execution of general management responsibilities as required by the CTO;
- Review and challenge of key memos / contracts
- Co-ordination and management of the short, medium and long term agenda of the CTO and Senior Management Team ensuring alignment of priorities to those of the wider group / key stakeholders
- Oversight of a €0.5bn annual Capital / Operating spend in Technology, incl execution of annual planning and monthly reporting / forecasting;
- Workforce planning covering a c2k strong headcount;
- Senior member of Transformation Office, delivering a large scale Op Model change
Commercial Manager - Retail Banking
AIB
2019.07 - 2020.12
- Development / evolution of new business lines / pricing strategies in conjunction with key stakeholders;
- Design and execution of scenario models to support proposals;
- Co-ordination of business cases to secure Group investment
Other AIB Roles
AIB
2014.04 - 2019.06
Finance BP
- Monthly Reporting / development, measurement and analysis of KPIs / analysis of qualitative and quantitative data on pricing, key products, markets and competitors to support strategic decision making / continuous improvement in financial process
Credit Analyst
- Profitability and cash flow analysis of SMEs to structure debt to a sustainable level, new lending request analysis
Other Roles
PTSB / PwC
2008.09 - 2014.04
PTSB: Finance BP
- Monthly reporting, development of pricing models for mortgage products / strategy proposals for Board and ExCo
PwC: Audit / Process Assurance
- Planning, supervision and management of large scale audits (financial assurance and process assurance)
Education
ACA - Chartered Account
Chartered Accountants Ireland
2008.09 - 2010.01
Bachelor of Science - Business & Management
Technological University Dublin
2004.09 - 2008.05
Leaving Cert -
St Andrew's College
1998.09 - 2004.06
UCD
Skills
Finance
Commercial acumen FP&A Management accounting Financial accounting Process optimisation
Transformation / Change
Planning Influencing Execution
Leadership
Development of high performing teams Motivation Collaboration
Strategy
Deriving insight from data Communication
Timeline
Strategic Initiatives lead – Mobile App Programme
AIB
2024.01 - 2024.12
Chief of Staff / Head of Financial Oversight
AIB
2021.01 - 2023.12
Commercial Manager - Retail Banking
AIB
2019.07 - 2020.12
Other AIB Roles
AIB
2014.04 - 2019.06
Other Roles
PTSB / PwC
2008.09 - 2014.04
ACA - Chartered Account
Chartered Accountants Ireland
2008.09 - 2010.01
Bachelor of Science - Business & Management
Technological University Dublin
2004.09 - 2008.05
Leaving Cert -
St Andrew's College
1998.09 - 2004.06
UCD