Junior Financial Analyst Review
at M&G plc
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting, Finance
London
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
4.2 /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
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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
Assisting on an ongoing project - financial rate cards, and the costs and payback periods associated with specific scenarios. Prepare multiple decision reports weekly, minute taking in fortnightly meetings with business partners and senior stakeholders. Generate quarterly reports of Economies of Scale and Fund reviews.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
During the first 6 months I thoroughly enjoyed the programme with the balance between work and study working well for me combined with the excitement of learning new skills within the finance 'world'. There are multiple opportunities to progress and the culture here is so friendly and welcoming.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Communication skills developed especially through working and liaising with different teams and departments to meet deadlines. My time management skills have progressed by having to manage my work and study deadlines efficiently. Learnt new Excel skills and formulas to populate results and data thanks to internal courses.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
There is a clear structure in place by M&G which allows me to complete my study work consistently without feeling overworked. Within my role I have the opportunity to rotate across different teams within finance. There are regular catchup/review meetings with the apprenticeship cohort to address any concerns.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
The support from M&G has been amazing, I have a mentor to give me advice and assistance regarding any personal or work related issues. I have weekly catch ups with my manager to discuss how everything is going and bring up any concerns.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
The support from BPP has been good at points however there is a general lack of communication when requiring extra support or clarification on certain things. Often i will have email on multiple occasions in order to receive an answer.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I am lucky that the qualification I am studying (Accountancy and Tax) is very well linked with some of the tasks and skills i am currently learning/performing in my role. They provide key knowledge that can be widely transferred.
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
M&G apprenticeship programme regularly encourages and organises professional networking events within the local community to support young aspiring apprentices and also with events hosted to provide extra training and knowledge around other roles that we may not be exposed to within our roles directly.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend M&G plc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
M&G understand the importance of furthering your education whilst providing on-the-job training to combine skills. They provide a stable support network and regularly show why they are a top company to work for.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to M&G plc?
Research and understand the company and their role in the industry. Be clear on what M&G value as a company. Whilst grades are important, they are more concerned around ensuring that you are the right individual for the role and the company as a whole.
