Senior Finance Officer Review
at University of Oxford
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Finance
Oxford
Review Submitted: April 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
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
Manage a team of 5, authorising purchase orders, expenses, managing departmental credit card and helping with compacted questions and ensuring financial rules and regulations are followed
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I have learned a lot of transferable skills in managing people. I feel this has given me so much more confidence.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I was a new manager when I was appointed. So everything I have learned regarding management has been new.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The learning stage was very organised, the self learning has been a little disjointed but this has been for both personal and work commitment reasons
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer has been fully supportive
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I have regular meetings, and I can email at anytime, most emails are responded to me quickly with helpful advice.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The course/training has provided some excellent skills, and has given me confidence to carry out my role.
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
No, I am sure there are something available but I don't participate.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend University of Oxford to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have worked for the University for nearly 21 years. I wouldn't leave
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to University of Oxford?
make sure you have a great supporting statement. Experience is a great quality as well as education
