Finance Grad Programme 2027 - ACA / ACCA Accredited

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Fingal; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel benefits

Pension plan

Death in service

Annual leave

Career progression

Job summary

Ryanair is inviting high-calibre graduates to join the 2027 Ryanair Grad Programme. Over 3.5 years you will rotate across teams and networks, gaining transferable skills and a deep understanding of our operations to set you on a career path to the skies.

You'll receive structured mentorship from our senior leaders, participate in rotations through Finance, and pursue an internationally recognised accounting qualification with ACA/ACCA support. Applications close 31 January 2027.

Qualifications

• Graduates with a relevant degree and at least a 2.1 (or on track to achieve one).
• Graduates must be eligible to live and work in Ireland.
• Strong analytical, numerical and communication skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.
• Willingness to rotate across teams and networks.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through Finance and other divisions to gain broad exposure.
• Pursue ACA/ACCA qualification with mentorship.
• Engage with senior leadership and contribute to process improvements.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver value across the business.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Humor

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

Job description

• Full-time

Company 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.

Job 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

The Application Process:

Applications will remain open until 31st January2027But we recommend getting your application in earlier as like our aircraft we like to be on-time! Everyone we hire at Ryanair needs to show the skills and behaviours that have helped us to achieve our growth over the last 40+ years and we expect candidates to demonstrate a hardworking and entrepreneurial spirit during the interview process.

If we decide to progress your application you will be invited for an phonecall (so if an Irish number is calling, make sure you answer), followed by a Microsoft Teams interview. As part of the process, all grads must come to Dublin for a Face to Face interview.

Qualifications

• 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!!!!

Additional Information

• 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
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Unrivalled career progression

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