Finance Graduate

Müller UK & Ireland; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Manchester is seeking a Finance Graduate for a hybrid role. You will gain hands-on experience in core finance functions and have the opportunity to achieve your CIMA qualification. The ideal candidate should hold a 2:1 STEM or business-related degree and possess strong analytical skills. The company offers competitive salary and comprehensive training and development.

Benefits

Top-tier training and development

Career guidance

Networking opportunities

Coverage of travel and accommodation expenses

Qualifications

• A STEM or business-related degree completed within the last three years.
• Must hold a full UK driving license for at least one year.
• Eligibility to work in the UK without current full-time education.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience across finance functions.
• Complete rotations in core finance areas and achieve CIMA qualification.
• Engage in placements across Müller UK operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Curiosity

Consumer focus

Education

STEM or business-related degree at 2:1 or above

Job description

Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller, which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from more than 1,700 British farmers.

The Müller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.

About the Role

Release your potential with Müller as a Finance Graduate. The role is based in a Hybrid setting, with travel to multiple MMI sites required.

Key details include:

• Business Unit: Müller Milk and Ingredients
• Industry: FMCG
• Role: Finance Graduate
• Location: Hybrid
• Start date: September 2026
• Salary: £30,000

About Müller

Are you ready to unleash your potential and build an exciting career in finance with Britain’s most chosen dairy brand? Müller UK & Ireland, part of the renowned Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller, invites you to join our Finance Graduate Programme.

Müller is a family-owned business known for its dedication to quality, innovation, and growth. In the UK alone, we produce a wide range of leading branded and private-label dairy products, from yogurts and desserts to butter and flavoured milk.

Why Choose Müller?

As a major food and dairy manufacturer, we’re driven by a bold vision and a commitment to empower our people to excel. At Müller, we reward courage, encourage forward-thinking, and believe that our greatest strength lies in our people.

About the Programme

Our Finance Graduate Programme is designed to develop the next generation of finance leaders. Over the course of the programme, you’ll gain hands-on experience across our finance functions — including Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, financial management, and risk management.

You’ll work on real projects, complete your CIMA qualification, and receive tailored training and mentorship to build a strong foundation for your career. You’ll also rotate across our business units — Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) and Müller Services Limited (MSL) — giving you a broad understanding of our operations and strategic priorities.

What’s Included in the Programme?

As a Müller Finance Graduate, you will:

• Achieve Your CIMA Qualification: Fully supported and structured to help you succeed in becoming a qualified financial professional
• Gain Diverse Experience: Complete rotations in core finance areas such as Management Accounting and Financial Accounting with exposure to financial management, risk management, and process improvement
• Experience Different Business Areas: Engage in placement across Müller UK operations, giving you a holistic view of our dynamic business and deep insights into how we operate
• Benefit from Mentorship: You’ll have a dedicated mentor to guide and support you throughout your journey
• Join Our Early Careers Development Programme: Be part of a community of driven young professionals, benefiting from peer support and networking

What We Offer

We offer:

• Top-Tier Training and Development: Receive training from leading professionals in the industry and build skills that last a lifetime
• Career Guidance: Regular feedback and career planning to help you navigate your journey and achieve your goals
• Networking Opportunities: Join a community of Early Career employees, allowing for valuable connections and peer support
• Competitive Salary and Benefits: A comprehensive package, including coverage of travel and accommodation expenses for off-site opportunities

What Will You Need?

To be part of Müller’s Finance Graduate Programme, you will need:

• A STEM or business-related degree: at 2:1 or above, completed within the last three years
• Travel: Flexibility to travel to other Müller sites for the purpose of project work or learning activities with expenses covered
• UK Driver’s License: Must hold a full UK driving license for at least one year
• UK Residency: Eligibility to work in the UK and not be in any full-time education
• Consumer focus: Consumer-focused approach and collaborative spirit
• Curiosity: Curiosity to learn and the ambition to make an impact
• Analytical skills: Analytical skills and a strong sense of business acumen

We want to ensure all candidates have every opportunity to shine. We’ll support you throughout the full application process. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.