Job description:Finance Associate2026 Graduate ProgrammeHybrid WorkingTirlánTirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, and GAIN Animal Nutrition.We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.Role ProfileOur Graduate Programme is designed to take you through a series of real-world learning experiences, helping you build confidence in your abilities, and flourish in your career.We are looking for people who care about the world and each other, who want to build their career with likeminded and passionate people. So if you want a career where you can truly make a difference, then we'd like to hear from youTirlán is offering unique opportunities for graduates to join our Finance team as Finance Associates in our Abbey Quarter offices in Kilkenny. These roles will be hybrid.This three year graduate programme provides graduates with the opportunity to work across teams within the Finance function, including Accounting & Reporting and Finance Business Partnering teams.ResponsibilitiesAssist the team in and conducting month end, and year end close processesManaging balance sheet account reconciliationsUnderstand financial statement notes productionHands on SAP and BCS consolidation system experience and exposure through posting of journalsExposure to financial statement notes productionAnalysis of KPIsAssist the team in supporting the completion of the Financial planning process and supporting analysisCollaborate with finance teams to identify and resolve commercial finance challengesWork in partnership with the business to provide strategic insights, analysis, and guidance that drive profitability and sustainable growthSupport finance teams in delivering business as usual, along with project workRequirementsHigh academic record to date in the following fields of study: Accounting and Finance, Business, International Business or Commerce and expected minimum of a 2.2 honours primary degreeAmbition to progress successfully in a career in Accounting & Finance in an exciting, ever-changing and challenging environmentThinks commercially and delivers customer centric solutionsDrives collaboration and builds partnerships to meet shared objectivesCommunicates clearly and can influence at all levelsDemonstrates a thirst for knowledge with a desire to continually learn and growAnalytically minded with the ability to develop creative insights and execute changeIf you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date resume.We offer3 year structured graduate development programmeTeam rotations as part of the programmeYear on year salary incrementHybrid workingFree parking incl. EV charging – where applicableOn-site gym free to use for employeesBike to work schemeWork/life balance and collaborative work cultureCareer progression opportunitiesAbout usThrough our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.Commitment to Diversity & InclusionWe believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth.We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.Join our Talent PoolConsidering a new career in Tirlán but this isn't the role for you? Join our talent community and sign up for job notifications at Tirlán is a Values Based OrganisationProfile description:Assist the team in and conducting month end, and year end close processesManaging balance sheet account reconciliationsUnderstand financial statement notes productionHands on SAP and BCS consolidation system experience and exposure through posting of journalsExposure to financial statement notes productionAnalysis of KPIsAssist the team in supporting the completion of the Financial planning process and supporting analysisCollaborate with finance teams to identify and resolve commercial finance challengesWork in partnership with the business to provide strategic insights, analysis, and guidance that drive profitability and sustainable growthSupport finance teams in delivering business as usual, along with project workWe offer:3 year structured graduate development programmeTeam rotations as part of the programmeYear on year salary incrementHybrid workingFree parking incl. EV charging – where applicableOn-site gym free to use for employeesBike to work schemeWork/life balance and collaborative work cultureCareer progression opportunities