Finance Manager Review
at LEO Academy Trust
Degree Apprenticeship
Finance
London, UK
Review Submitted: March 2025
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
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:
3/5
Finance manager - responsible to the Director of Finance and responsible for the Finance Team.
Manage the day-to-day finance function, including ordering, accounts payable, accounts receivable, grant receipt allocation.
Manage the management accounts process within the trust- preparing, analysing and presenting data for key stakeholders.
Liaise with other departments to facilitate collaboration within the organisation.
Manage the day-to-day finance function, including ordering, accounts payable, accounts receivable, grant receipt allocation.
Manage the management accounts process within the trust- preparing, analysing and presenting data for key stakeholders.
Liaise with other departments to facilitate collaboration within the organisation.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoy the programme. It offers a great balance between academic learning, and application within my current business context.
The lecturers are very engaging and supportive, and I have had great support from my colleagues.
The lecturers are very engaging and supportive, and I have had great support from my colleagues.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
The apprenticeship has enabled me to further develop skills that I have already had, including finance and people management.
It has also allowed me to develop knowledge in areas I have not thus far has exposure to. These include project management, international business, and marketing.
Whilst learning in the classroom environment, I have also had the opportunity to utilise the new skills within the work environment.
It has also allowed me to develop knowledge in areas I have not thus far has exposure to. These include project management, international business, and marketing.
Whilst learning in the classroom environment, I have also had the opportunity to utilise the new skills within the work environment.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Aside from poor management at the commencement of the programme on the academic delivery side, the management of the programme has been effective.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a great dela of support from my employer. They offer advice, knowledge, and flexibility around pinch-point during study periods.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive good support from my training provider, largely in the form of a dedicated coach.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I have learned a great deal of new skills whilst on the programme. Certain elements have given me greater confidence in dealing with staff within my team.
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
My employer encourages me to take part in professional networking meetings, which has helped me build a portfolio of contacts that I can approach for advice.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend LEO Academy Trust to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I feel valued and supported in my development, whilst being given opportunities to further develop my knowledge and network within the sector.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to LEO Academy Trust?
If you are committed to developing yourself, you will be supported. BUT, you must put the effort in!
