Finance Business Partner Review
at Department for Education
Degree Apprenticeship
Accounting, Finance
Coventry
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
3.1 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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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
Finance Business Partner within Families Group. I already am a full-time FBP and didn't take on an apprenticeship as a conditional role. My apprenticeship is additional to my permanent role.
Monthly management accounting reporting, managing public money, VfM and business case reviews.
Monthly management accounting reporting, managing public money, VfM and business case reviews.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
My programme is not set up for dyslexic people and I find some aspects and the speed of teaching unhelpful.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Yes, improved maths skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Programme is well structured, but teaching dates change frequently and are then clashing with business priorities.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I receive time off, when business allows, to attend training.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
My provider is not aware how to teach dyslexic people.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Department for Education to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It offers flexible work life balance.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Department for Education?
Look at the competencies needed for the role, consider time needed for apprenticeships on top of your day-to-day job.
