Financial Controlling Student Review
at Forvia
Placement (10 Months+)
Finance
Litchfield
Review Submitted: August 2023
Overall Rating
3.7 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
3/5
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Overview of Role
4.3/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
2.5/5
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Company Culture
4/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Controlling Student Responsible for the daily KPIs, financial management of the Transport and Service Sales accounts, tracking VIMs and POs. Participated in the preparation of the internal audit and yearly financial budget. Created commercial invoices and credit notes for both internal and external companies. Processing Self Billing Invoices and tracking all invoices to make sure the plant and suppliers are paid on time, working with the Accounts Payable team if this does not happen.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I was given increased responsibility as the placement progressed with a lot of independence to carry out tasks I became familiar with, this was encouraged by my manager as my confidence increased.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
3/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have improved on my excel skills and developed on my ability to use different software such as SAP. Increased my confidences and ability to self assess correctly. Improved my knowledge of account management and how this is put into practice in a professional working setting.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I was given a lot of support within my placement. Especially from my team and manager.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The culture and atmosphere was overall good. I felt supported by my team and other colleagues from other departments.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
3/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
2/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
2/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
3/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I enjoyed my placement a lot. It has given me many skills that I could use in many different financial roles.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Forvia
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Forvia to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Forvia
Try to take as many opportunities as you can to develop your skills and knowledge as much as possible.
