Overview
2026 Europe Accounting & Finance Graduate Programme at Kerry. Contract: full time; permanent. Start date: September 2026.
Join Kerry to deliver sustainable nutrition at scale. This 2-year permanent programme includes rotational placements across different teams and functions, with real-world challenges, global mentorship, structured learning, cross-functional exposure, and potential relocation across Europe.
What you might be doing
During the programme you’ll be exposed to a variety of centres of expertise, including Finance-related areas and opportunities to gain specialist experience in areas like Mergers & Acquisitions, Investor Relations, and Sustainability Finance. Your role will involve supporting strategic decisions and driving performance within specific business functions, spanning Commercial to Operations Finance across multiple businesses and regions.
Responsibilities
* Rotations across the Finance function to provide breadth across commercial, corporate & operations finance; engage in diverse responsibilities that drive the business forward.
* Careers and development: benefit from a structured career framework with a designated mentor to guide your progress.
* Professional qualification support: pursue an ACCA or CIMA qualification, tailored to your preference, backed by your manager.
* Collaborate with multiple functions to ensure robust controls and provide financial insights that support business performance.
* Engage with centres of expertise such as Financial Control, Tax, Treasury, Financial Planning & Analysis, and Pricing & Margin Management.
Qualifications
* On track for a 2.1 degree (or equivalent) in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Law, Sustainability, Mathematics or Business Performance.
* Committed to completing a professional accounting qualification.
* Ambitious, curious, and ready to apply talents in a real-world setting.
* Open-minded, agile, and willing to embrace opportunities; graduates or soon-to-be graduates.
* Fluent in English; ideally proficient in another language.
* Eligible to permanently work in the location of application; willing to travel and relocate.
* Kerry Graduates must have permanent Right to Work in Europe or UK (for UK-based roles) and be willing to relocate across Europe during the programme.
Submit your application for the program of your interest only. Multiple applications will be withdrawn.
Job details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries: Food and Beverage Services, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Manufacturing
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Location notes: Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland; Killarney and Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland.
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