KDI Graduate Programme 2026 - Finance at Kerry Group

, , Ireland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Planning, Analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, Collaboration, Reporting, Variance Analysis, Cost Optimization, Investment Appraisal, Sustainability, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Internal Audits, Compliance Reviews, Continuous Improvement, SAP, Power BI

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Finance Graduate Start Date September 2026 Locations Charleville, Listowel, Tralee Contract full time; permanent 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 a permanent, full-time role that begins with a two-year graduate programme combining structured off-the-job learning with hands-on experience. From day one, you’ll contribute to real projects in one of our core business areas. Throughout the programme, you’ll build deep functional expertise in your chosen field, 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.

Responsibilities

You will support financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and forecasting activities across dairy operations. Additionally, you will collaborate with various teams to provide insights that drive performance and profitability.