Finance Analyst Review
at Lloyds Banking Group
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Finance
Bristol
Review Submitted: March 2023
Overall Rating
4 /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
3/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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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
Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking. Analyze financial data and create financial modelsfor decision support. Report on financial performance and prepare for regular leadership reviews
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
This is alot of hard work and commitment. As this is a long process there are multiple exams to be sat and passed at a high level.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Yes, Commercial awareness which is the knowledge of how a company operates in the current market. Information technology (IT) competence I have needed to have strong IT competence so that I can use various technologies to perform their expected duties.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
This has an organised exam structure which was booked for us through our training provider. However sometimes a lack of communication was provided for certain tasks like portfolios / project work. Overall this was okay.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My employer provides alot of support and help during study times and exams. Also providing the right training needed to provide positive results for the company and my job role.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The training provider provides a good wide range of times and courses. One course not providing the study or exam kits until 2 weeks late into the course.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
This training goes hand in hand with my normal day to day 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
Yes, multiple opportunities to take part in throughout the year. Wide range for any particular individual.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Lloyds Banking Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very good platform to set your future up. Providing very good assistance when needed with the training opportunities with your job role.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lloyds Banking Group?
Be prepared to work hard to enable growth.
