Finance Apprentice Review
at AstraZeneca
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Finance
Cambridge
Review Submitted: March 2023
Overall Rating
4.1 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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
On a day to day basis I am participating in teams meetings discussions - talking to both colleagues internally and externally. I am talking to a mentor, where I have the opportunity to ask questions. I am involved a rnage of different tasks daily, to sending out large meeting invites to analgising data.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I am enjoying growing my networking and becoming more confident in my job role. I like the fact that I have a network around me and other apprentices in the same area who can relate to what I'm feeling and share different learnings to and from.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have improved my skills in many systems such as Excel, SAP, Visio, Teams and other finance specific systems.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
As the finance apprenticeship programme is relatively new to the company, the programme has been adapted to our needs and thoughts as we go along.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive a lot of support - when I have exams coming up my manager is flexible with me, so that I have some time during the workday to revise. I have a support network around me so that I have different people I can talk to if needed.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
When I am struggling with a particular topic at college, I am able to reach out to my tutor asking for help - which has lead to video calls being set up and more questions provided. I have a brilliant skills coach who helps keep me organised with my college sessions and hep me when preparing for my EPA.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
The qualification and the work I am completing are different but have cross overs, and my qualification can enable to me to find the root cause of a problem and understand my work better.
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
There are lots of extra-curricular activities to get involved in at work such as a Netball team, organised social events both inside and outside of work. For example, going to the bowling alley together.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very supportive with exams, Invests time and money into you - time talking to senior managers and growing your skills.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
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