Europe Finance Graduate Programme

If you are looking for a rewarding career in the field of accounting and finance, we invite you to apply to join our Europe Finance Graduate Programme, commencing September 2025. Experience at least 2 locations and 3 finance areas over a 3-year period, while you achieve a professional accounting qualification. With CRH, you will be inspired to grow and reach your full potential both personally and professionally.

The Programme

You can expect to have three 12-month rotations in different finance roles across the Company in Europe. Mobility is at the heart of this programme, and your 3 rotations will be in a different location with at least one being outside your home country.

As you progress through the Programme, you will build your technical finance knowledge and expand the breadth of your finance skills. You will complete either ACCA or CIMA qualification and finish the Programme as a fully qualified accountant.

And there is more......

• We will nurture and support graduates who want to learn, add value, and become future leaders.
• You will experience a holistic overview of our business, working with inspiring people.
• We will introduce you to a broad global network so you can build valuable contacts and grow through experiencing different cultures.
• You will participate in a tailored development programme, helping you build strong communication, networking, and other critical business skills.
• You will be fully supported to achieve ACCA or CIMA qualifications, fully funded by CRH.
• You will learn about yourself, develop your strengths, and be well positioned for a successful and fulfilling career at CRH.
• Successful candidates will be given permanent employment contracts, confirming our commitment to training and developing your career beyond the 3-year programme.

Responsibilities

• You will work full time for one of our finance teams, rotating to a new team at the end of each 12 months. Roles may be in Group Finance, Financial Reporting, Internal Audit, Taxation, Financial Controlling, Divisional Finance.
• At least one of your rotations (and ideally 2) will be outside your home country. We will provide mobility support for this rotation, such as: housing search assistance, housing allowance, travel, international medical insurance. Potential locations are: Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Romania, France, UK.
• You will study for and complete either ACCA or CIMA qualifications within the 3 years of the Programme (mandatory). CRH will fully fund your professional qualification.
• You will take part in a tailored development programme consisting of in-person and virtual personal and professional development modules.

What we require

• Hold or expect to hold a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree of a high standard in Accounting, Finance, or Business-related discipline
• Have fluent English plus fluency in one of the following European languages: French, Polish, Dutch, Slovak, Romanian
• Eligibility to work in the EU without visa restrictions (i.e., hold an EU or EEA passport)
• Willingness to relocate across Europe for at least 1 of the 3 rotations (ideally 2 of the rotations)
• Committed to gaining a professional accounting qualification (ACCA or CIMA)
• Motivated self-starter with the determination and drive to succeed.

If this is you, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Or email to cwatts@crh.com