The Finance Division is responsible for all financial and management reporting processes across Bank of Ireland Group. This three-year programme, structured around three rotations, is designed to equip graduates with the critical skills needed to accelerate their professional development and career growth.

Programme overview 

As a graduate, you’ll develop strong management, interpersonal, and technical skills while working on business-critical projects in a fast-paced environment. You’ll be encouraged to seek new experiences, collaborate across teams, and contribute to meaningful transformation initiatives that support our Group strategy.

The opportunity

• Involvement in internal management reporting and external financial reporting, including interim and annual statutory accounts, pre-close statements, published accounts, and investor briefings.
• Development of expertise in management information (MI), data analytics, and deep product knowledge in areas such as treasury and financial instruments, risk management, balance sheet strategy, and capital requirements.
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across various levels and divisions, helping you build a strong professional network.
• Regular engagement with senior leadership, including the CEO and Executive Committee.
• Access to our Digital Academy and Mentorship Programme, offering guidance and insight into future career paths.
• A potential pathway into Bank of Ireland’s talent programmes, designed to fast-track high-potential individuals.

What you’ll gain

• A deep understanding of financial reporting in a large, publicly listed company, with a focus on internal controls and SOX compliance.
  Significant support in pursing a professional accountancy qualification (a requirement for programme applicants).
• A tailored Graduate Development Programme combining virtual and in-person training, covering topics such as relationship management, business promotion, presentation skills, and financial well-being.
• A hybrid working model that supports flexibility and work-life balance. Most hybrid roles require a minimum of 8 in-office days per month, with specific arrangements confirmed during recruitment.

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Who we’re looking For

We welcome applicants from all academic disciplines and backgrounds. What matters most is your curiosity, drive, and potential to grow with us.

Minimum Requirements:

• Undergraduate or Master’s degree (achieved or expected) in any subject area.

Core Competencies:

• Customer First
• Better Together
• Be Decisive
• Take Ownership
• Manage Risk

We're on a continuous journey to build an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, lived experience, abilities and perspectives.

We provide reasonable accommodations at every stage of our recruitment process for disabilities, neurodivergence or medical conditions. If you require an accommodation please complete this form and one of our recruitment team members will be in touch via email.

Any information provided will be treated as confidential within the recruitment team and used only for the purpose of determining and providing appropriate accommodations for the application and recruitment process.

Michael Stephens

BA in Business, Economics & Finance, University of Worcester

One of the key benefits of the Accounting and Finance programme has been the opportunity to rotate in different areas. This has allowed me to increase my commercial awareness as well as getting a greater view of how group finance works together. The programme provides a fantastic network of both past & current graduates who are able to guide you and also provides important connections to professionals within the bank. Through courses and workshops you are constantly supported to achieve your goals and further your education.