2026 Finance Graduate Programme - Kerry Dairy Ireland

Kerry Group; Ireland; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Ireland is seeking a Finance Graduate for a permanent, full-time position. This role offers a structured 12-month graduate program, allowing you to gain practical experience in finance operations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in relevant disciplines, be ambitious, and ready to make an impact. Applicants must be fluent in English and eligible to work in Ireland.

Qualifications

• Recent or soon-to-be graduate with a relevant degree.
• Fluent in English and eligible to work in Ireland.
• Ambitious, curious, and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Support financial planning and analysis activities.
• Collaborate with teams for performance insights.
• Assist with month-end processes and reporting.
• Contribute to strategic cost optimization projects.

Skills

Financial planning and analysis

Budgeting

Collaboration

SAP

Power BI

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related disciplines

Job description

Overview

Finance Graduate

At Kerry Dairy Ireland, we’re proud of our heritage and passionate about our future. As a leading provider of dairy solutions across Ireland and Europe, we’re committed to nourishing lives through quality, sustainability, and innovation. We’re looking for ambitious graduates who want to make a real impact in a business that blends tradition with transformation.

This is apermanent, full-time rolethat begins with astructured 12-month graduate programme. You’ll gain hands-on experience in one of our core business areas while contributing to real projects from day one. You’ll build deep functional expertise in your chosen area, supported by experienced mentors and a close-knit graduate community.

If you’re curious, collaborative, and ready to grow your career in a purpose-driven environment, Kerry Dairy Ireland is the place to start.

Our Finance Programme

Finance plays a critical role in shaping the future of Kerry Dairy Ireland. As a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a strong retail presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, our finance teams are embedded across every part of the value chain—from milk procurement and manufacturing to commercial strategy and sustainability investment.

What You Might Be Doing

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and forecasting activities across our dairy operations.
• Collaborating with commercial, supply chain, and operations teams to provide insights that drive performance and profitability.
• Assisting with month-end close processes, variance analysis, and reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Contributing to strategic projects such as cost optimization, investment appraisal, and sustainability-linked initiatives.
• Gaining exposure to systems such as SAP and Power BI to support data-driven decision-making.
• Participating in internal audits, compliance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Do you have what it takes?

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related disciplines
• You’re ambitious, curious, and can’t wait to put your talents into action.
• You’re open minded, agile, and willing to embrace opportunities.
• You’re a recent or soon-to-be graduate.
• You’re fluent in English
• You’re eligible to permanently work in Ireland
• Flexibility to work across different sites and functions

Submit your application only for the program of your interest. Any multiple applications will be withdrawn.

Discover Your Future with Kerry Dairy Ireland

Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial retail presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence.

With over 50 years’ experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville and Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow and our new SMUG range. Our from food, for food culture and deep-rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers differentiates our business and offers captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers.

Our dairy comes from some of the world’s richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms that have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Through a combination of expertise, innovation, and sustainability, Kerry Dairy Ireland is proud to shape the future of dairy while meeting the diverse needs of our farmers, customers, and communities.

Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore. Additionally, we manage 28 Farm & Home stores throughout the region, ensuring comprehensive coverage and service. In Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom, our presence extends to key locations in Portadown, Coleraine, and Ossett.

Globally, Kerry Dairy Ireland employs over 1,600 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, we achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion, reflecting our commitment to excellence and growth.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.