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Specsavers

Financial Analyst Review

at Specsavers

Degree Apprenticeship

Finance

Nottinghamshire

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.6 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4.4/5 - 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
My daily tasks include store reconciliations, analysing sales and then notifying the stores of any variances. I answer store quires and communicate with store directors to try and reduce these variances. I also support my colleagues and do store behaviour reviews.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy learning new content and developing my skills and experiences.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed my communication skills in a range of circumstances, and I have and continue to develop my maths and digital skills.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
very.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
a lot.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
a lot.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I have greater understanding of the wider impact of my role. I also understand how and why other business decisions have been made.
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

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Specsavers to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Specsavers is a great supportive place to work which takes pride in developing their staffs skills and they are always looking to improve.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Specsavers?
Be curious.
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