Finance Manager Review
at Government Economic Service
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Business Operations
London
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
3.6 /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
4/5
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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:
3/5
Financial reporting, performance analysis, procurement/requisitioning support, advice on best practice/finance processes for non finance experts in the business. Management reporting. Forecasting. Building relationships to provide accountability about financial management.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I'm enjoying the programme, the apprenticeship network in my department is very positive and it's nice to speak to others on the same/similar apprenticeships to me.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes. Building good working relationships, learning how finance works in larger organisations. Presenting and communications skills, and engaging with senior stakeholders.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
I know what I need to be doing and when, I don't have to do much to make sure I get the right content and diary invites to access the programme.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My employer is very supportive - my line manager is very invested in my training and makes sure I have the space for the off the job training.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My skills coach is brilliant and very supportive - making sure I have everything I need and helping if I have issues.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
As I work in a finance role, I've found a lot of my learning has applied directly to my work and has enabled me to bring new perspective and expertise to some complex problems at 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.)
3/5
Yes - the apprenticeship network puts on events for apprentices, and there are many other clubs/societies to get involved with.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Government Economic Service to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Nice working culture - I've got a supportive line manager and people care about their work
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Government Economic Service?
Speak to existing civil servants about what it's like working there
