We're looking for a Finance Graduate to join our Finance Functional teams. This is a permanent, full-time 2-year programme where you will spend 1 year in our Group Finance team (likely based in Rushden, Manchester or London but can be flexible) and your second year in a Business Division Finance Team (location to be confirmed but can be flexible).
During the graduate programme you will get experience and exposure to different elements of the Finance function, and we will support you towards your CIMA qualifications.
Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, 24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme, and even more https://jobs.kier.co.uk/benefits/
We are a leading UK national contractor delivering projects of all sizes and complexities in the public and private sectors, including education, healthcare, defence and justice and borders. We design and deliver buildings that are key to the UK's infrastructure – from hospitals and treatment centres, to schools, leisure centres and prisons.
Construction comprises our Regional Building, Strategic Projects, Kier Places, KME and we operate across all regions– London & Southern, Western & Wales, Eastern & Midlands and North & Scotland.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on our structured graduate development programme. These programmes have been designed to provide you with the experiences and tools needed for progression within your chosen career.
Location: Manchester, London or Rushden - With flexibility to travel/relocate across the region
Starting Salary: £30,000 per annum
Pathway: Permanent, Full-time 2-year programme, leading to assistant level role upon completion with salary potential of CIRCA £38k
Starting date: September 2026
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
What you will be responsible for?
Working in construction doesn't always mean wearing hi-vis jackets and hard hats!
As a Finance Graduate, you'll be initially working within the Group Finance Team supporting the teams across audit, tax and corporate finance.
After your first year you will then move on to work in one of our Business Division Finance Teams supporting them in operational finance delivery.
What are the benefits for you?
* Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field.
* Skill improvement: develop technical and professional skills.
* Networking: build professional relationships and expand your network.
* Career insight: gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths.
What are we looking for?
We're looking for people due to graduate in 2026, or have recently graduated within the past three years, with a degree in Finance or Business related degree
The role of a Finance Graduate is great for you if:
* Can use own initiative, showing attention to detail and a strong customer focus.
* Have a methodical, analytical and clear approach to problem solving and managing projects.
* Have a keen interest in finance
Rewards and benefits
We are proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a variety of flexible benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a high priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here .
It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations we reserve the right to close adverts early.
Recruitment timeline
October 2025: Initial applications
November 2025: Application reviews
January 2026 onwards: Virtual/in-person assessment centres