Discover Finance Graduate Review
at Vodafone
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
Newbury, Berkshire
Review Submitted: March 2021
Overall Rating
4.3 /5
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4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
My role involves producing different kinds of reports (some weekly, some monthly) to be distributed across the business, relating both to Capex and Opex. I also manage the tool to create and edit cost centres, and i am in charge of a payroll forecasting model. This role gives me exposure to a great number of people in the company.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I very much enjoy the programme: it's diverse in terms of the tasks to perform (there is no monotony at all), it's a huge learning opportunity and it gives me the opportunity to have a tangible impact in the future of such an enormous company. In addition to that, i feel very supported by all my colleagues in the team, despite the fact that i am working from home.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have mostly developed my Excel skills as well as my communicating skills and my financial analysis skills. As i am also stuyding to complete the CIMA qualification, supported by Vodafone, it is an opportunity to further my skills in areas such as managing performance and accounting management.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is organised such that graduates have 3 one year placements across different areas in Finance. To me that is a huge benefit, as i am just starting my career and want the opportunity to work in different areas to decide which one i prefer for the future. And within each placement, there is adequate planning of the tasks for the graduates, taking into account their preferences and background but also their experience.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I feel totally supported. Whether we're talking about my manager or my team, i have always had help whenever i faced a difficulty at work. For technical issues there is also a wide range of teams willing to help, so i'm very happy in that regard.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive the lectures, and a wide range of materials to study. There is usually availability to answer any questions.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I think the qualification helps because it gives me a stronger tecnhical and conceptual basis which in turn allows me to better understand what i need to do at work and how things work.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
There is a huge number of possibilities, such as societies of all kinds, networking events, social events and many others
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Vodafone to a friend?
Yes
Why?
More than being a very big company, which it is, in Vodafone you will feel that what you do really matters to the success of the business. It has a dynamic, fast-paced environment, which allows us to learn a lot and to progress our careers with confidence, being fully supported in the process.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Vodafone?
Research, research, research. See what the company is doing, what's its mission, spirit, purposes, how those fit with the company's activities but also with your own interests/ background/ capabilities. Be bold and dynamic, be prepared to show why you have what Vodafone is looking for in an employee
