Finance Graduate

Aviation Finance is a unique and dynamic working environment. A career at Aer Lingus represents an opportunity for ambitious graduates who want to play an important role in reshaping aviation towards a sustainable future.

The Aer Lingus Finance Graduate Programme runs for three and a half years and is a fantastic opportunity for graduates who are motivated to, one day, become a Finance Leader within Aer Lingus. The candidate will be joining an inclusive team, working collaboratively across the finance function, in a hybrid working model. Over the duration of this programme, you will rotate between roles within the wider Finance team as appropriate. You will also be fully supported in working towards your professional accountancy qualification with paid study leave. Over the duration of the programme, there is tremendous scope for you to gain broad, relevant experience in a very dynamic environment, while gaining a respected professional qualification. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, we offer you the opportunity to grow your career with one of Ireland’s most iconic brands.

Your role: 

As there will be role rotation across Finance, responsibilities will evolve over the duration of the programme. Your role will include some, or all of the following:

• Responsibility for the completion of monthly financial statements for core areas of our business (eg fuel, airport charges, maintenance and engineering, revenue).
• Ensure monthly commentary of analysis against relevant drivers is documented, across all cost areas.
• Responsible for budgets, forecasts and business plans (covering Capital Expenditure (“CAPEX”) and Operating Expenditure (“OPEX”) elements) for the business areas.
• Provide Finance Business Partner support to the executive and senior management, through the development of investment cases and support for various performance improvement initiatives.
• Support group reporting, through the preparation of quarterly financial accounts pack to our parent company.
• Assist in the preparation of the statutory financial statements prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards for Aer Lingus group entities.
• Supporting users of finance systems, including SAP, our industry leading accounting software.
• Involvement in a variety of ad hoc projects including technical accounting research, enhanced reporting and finance process improvement initiatives (robotic process automation etc).  

• You must have graduated with a minimum of a 2:1 in a level 8 Undergraduate Degree or Masters Degree in the last 12 months or be expecting to have achieved this result by Summer 2024.
• Your degree must be in a discipline that promotes an analytical mindset. A finance-specific degree is not vital but a confirmed interest in pursuing a career in finance and a willingness to study towards an appropriate professional accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) is essential.
• Proficient level of skills in Microsoft Excel as well as Word and PowerPoint.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Eligible to live and work in the EU.
• Hold a current unrestricted worldwide passport.
• Provide 2 verifiable references.
• Able to pass an aviation security vetting process, that includes an enhanced background check* or be in possession of a current airside pass for the airport as this position is based in Dublin.

What we offer:

• Competitive graduate salary.
• Allocated mentor and buddy. 
• Learning and Development Support.
• Paid Study Leave.
• Annual performance related bonus.
• Heavily discounted staff travel privileges with Aer Lingus and some select partner airlines.
• Employer pension contribution to a Defined contribution pension scheme. 
• Life assurance cover.
• Income protection cover.
• Employee assistance program.
• Opportunity to work in a team environment and to grow your career in one of Irelands iconic brands. 

Closing Date: March 1st 2024 

At Aer Lingus, we embrace diversity and believe in providing equal opportunities to all qualified individuals. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and respectful work environment that values employees unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any questions or require any accommodations to support you in your application, please contact us at recruitaerlingus.com.