Finance Grad Programme 2027 – ACA / ACCA Accredited

Ryanair Ltd.; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted travel

Pension matched to 5%

Death in service

Annual leave

Job summary

Ryanair Ltd. invites applications for the 2027 Ryanair Grad Programme, a 3.5-year rotational programme across our finance functions. Participants will rotate through areas including FP&A, Tax, Internal Audit and Accounting, while pursuing ACCA/ACA qualifications.

Join Europe’s largest airline group and receive mentorship from senior leaders, exposure to international assignments, and a structured development path that supports career progression in aviation finance.

Qualifications

• Studied a relevant degree programme (Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics) and either secured a 2.1 or above or be on track to
• Must have graduated/ finished university no earlier than 2025
• Hold the unrestricted right to live and work in Ireland and travel freely throughout the network.
• Strong analytical ability to drive efficiency, quality and continuous improvements
• Ability to work in a pressurised and fast paced environment
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good sense of humour and doesn’t take themselves too seriously!!!!
• Competitive salary that increases in Year 2!
• Discounted and unlimited travel to over 250 destinations
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme – Matched up to 5% or €5,000
• Death in Service Benefit – Up to 2 times of annual basic salary
• 20 Days Annual Leave – Increasing to 22 days after 12 months and 25 days after 3 years of continuous service.
• Option for up to 5 additional unpaid leave days per year

Responsibilities

• Rotate across teams and departments to gain transferable skills
• Participate in a structured graduate programme with mentorship from senior leaders
• Work within the Finance department and potentially abroad with subsidiary airlines
• Gain an internationally recognised accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA)
• Experience across areas like FP&A, Banking, Internal Audit, Tax, and Management Accounting

Skills

Finance degree

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Finance degree

Job description

Ryanair, over our 40 year history has grown to become Europe’s largest airline group connecting more guests across more routes than any other European carrier. We are a fast-paced, ambitious and innovative company, offering exciting career opportunities across aviation, technology, operations and support functions. Now is a fantastic time to join as we look to grow to over 800 aircraft and 300m guests within the next 8 years.

Description

Looking for a challenging and rewarding Grad Programme? Do you want to work for an industry leader where career progression is a given if you work hard and are dedicated? Then join the 2027 Ryanair Grad Programme, the best available programme in Europe!
We have grad programmes across our entire business where you will get the chance to rotate across teams (and across our network) in your preferred dept allowing you to gain transferable skills and a deep understanding of Ryanair and its operations, to set you up on a career path to the skies!
Across the 3.5 years of the programme, our grads will get continued mentorship from our senior leadership team, will be part of a structured programme providing you trips, tips and insights into Europe’s largest airline which will allow you to develop while we grow to be The World’s Largest Airline.

The Programme:

Ryanair have partnered with both ACA and ACCA to provide a three and a half year training contract in the unique environment of Europe’s largest airline group.
Throughout your time here you will rotate through our Finance department (and for the adventurous at heart maybe even a stint abroad in one of subsidiary airlines!) all while being supported through the process of gaining an internationally recognised accounting qualification.

Areas of the business you will spend a six month rotation in include:

• Fuel/Insurance
• FP & A
• Banking
• Internal Audit
• Tax
• Management Accounting

Requirements

• Studied a relevant degree programme (Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics etc) and either secured a 2.1 or above or be on track to
• Must have graduated/ finished university no earlier than 2025
• Hold the unrestricted right to live and work in Ireland and travel freely throughout the network.
• Strong analytical ability to drive efficiency, quality and continuous improvements
• Ability to work in a pressurised and fast paced environment
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good sense of humour and doesn’t take themselves too seriously!!!!
• Competitive salary that increases in Year 2!
• Discounted and unlimited travel to over 250 destinations
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme – Matched up to 5% or €5,000
• Death in Service Benefit – Up to 2 times of annual basic salary
• 20 Days Annual Leave – Increasing to 22 days after 12 months and 25 days after 3 years of continuous service.
• Option for up to 5 additional unpaid leave days per year