Finance Graduate Review
at Virgin Media O2
Graduate Scheme
Finance
Reading
Review Submitted: May 2026
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 the Role
4.2/5
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Experience & Company Culture
4/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at Virgin Media O2?
The company has a great culture, it is very team orientated, supportive and helps stretch graduates. There are lots of opportunities for development outside of your day to day role.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Throughout the 3 year long rotations you experience different responsibilities and skill developments in each. The first year role is in management accounting- learning the basics of accounting alongside CIMA studies. The second role is as a finance business partner, gaining stakeholder management, presentation, forecasting and data analysis skills. The third year role is more specialist.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
Every grad rotation and role plays a valuable part within a team, you are responsible for your own workload.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
I would say the pay and uplifts are competitive compared to other schemes.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
4/5
I have been able to see lots of areas of the business and what a permanent position may look like.
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
4/5
Lots of opportunities to get involved with more development and tailor it to your role, or desired skills.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
4/5
Weekly catch ups with your line managers, regular 1-2-1s with an assigned head of year, regular mentorship meetings.
How is your work-life balance?
3/5
Studying CIMA, working and having a life is difficult, but manageable.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
Great culture, fosters learning and development.
How would you rate Virgin Media O2 initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
Brilliant set of employee networks with SLT sponsorship that have regular events and initiatives to get involved in.
How would you rate Virgin Media O2 CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Virgin Media O2 to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great culture, fairly paid, good work life balance, great for development.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Virgin Media O2?
Be your authentic self, research the company and its values, come prepared with examples for interview questions.
