Finance analyst Review
at Centrica British Gas
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Finance
Windsor
Review Submitted: March 2023
Overall Rating
3.9 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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
I am responsible for obtaining forecast information and comparing it against our actual performance and explaining these variances
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I really enjoy it. I’d like some more social interaction with other people my age but I think my employer does all it can to make the experience as positive as possible
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Teamwork. I’ve learned far more how to operate in a large team effectively and give and receive help from team mates
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well. We move every year into a new role to get exposure from different areas of the business
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
A lot. With exams and work itself, all my managers and team members have been stellar
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Kaplan are good for tuition but the bureaucracy of the qualification and the study counsellor have been frustrating
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Mostly yes, it seems like some financial info is only necessary for the exams not in real life because excel simplifies things
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
I get involved in some such as the staff football team and some networking events, they are always very enjoyable
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Centrica British Gas to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a very healthy and understanding work environment which also allows you to develop quickly and effectively as a worker
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Centrica British Gas?
Understand the culture and work environment before applying. It is not like the big 4, it is a more family friendly, soft environment which works for me and many others but may not work for everyone else
