Finance and Commerical Student Review

Siemens Finance and Commercial Academy Scheme 4 placements over 3 years with varying responsibilities in different departments across the business such as finance, commercial, procurement, sales and risk and internal control. With a wide variety of skills learnt and tested. You have a lot of interaction with directors of the company with great reception receive from colleagues, a lot of which came through the same scheme. Day to day work can vary across your job you are currently in, however I always find myself doing a task that adds value to the business and not just seen as "cheap labour" as some other employers might..

balance sheet reviews - helping me to understand financial reporting and the fundamentals of what ties a business together, the number. Cost center reporting - helping to reduce costs and understand where all out costs are coming from, this really adds value to the business as you're cost cutting. Procurement - getting involve with things outside of your normal remit really helped me to understand what the business does and how large companies work. Sales process - from the bid process to the proposals process, this really applies what you're taught in your studies. Cost management- learning the different processes and ways of cutting costs IT Skills - learning new systems and helping develop new system has massively helped me, with the company being a technology company we are really pioneering forward with new technologies. Presenting skills - external training course writing skills - external training course The external training course are regular and relevant, I find I learn something new from each one we attend helping to improve by business attitude and outlook on the office work environment.

Best decision of my life, with the responsibility and varying roles you get involved s, it really makes the company your oyster and you can go down any career path you want. The programme is ran really well by the heads of the scheme with great visibility given to all students on the latest topics. I was worried about joining such a large company -but when I did - you get to know how everyone is willing to help each other out and I couldn't imagine working for a small company as the atmosphere within this company is second to none.

With the responsibility giving to me, you feel trusted and a valued member of the team. Internal recognition is a huge culture within Siemens, we really are pioneering for a better working environment which includes zero harm and being recognized for good efforts. Involvement in tasks can make you feel part of team, with big decisions being made with your own input - management see everyone's ideas as equal and all coming from a different perspective, which is important.

All training is pre set up with a schedule sent to you on your first day. Programme has been around for many years with well established ex-students Study leave is very generous and you can fit all your studying/exams around your personal life. There is no fixed dates for your studying which makes it really flexible to each person. The company have a great mentor system set up to get a director or manager to really coach you through the early stages of your career, this really comforts you and helps you make the right decisions.

Depending on level on training requested from in classroom, online and online live lectures. All very helpful and engaging. Tutor's are available 24/7 with there online help service, which can prove really useful when in a muddle. The courses are made to feel enjoyable and a great environment to learn in, however way you chose to study.

the managerial support given to all students is great, they help with nay problems you nay have or any personal queried, they see this as personal career progression not just as a business progression. The attitude you will find in all offices is that everyone is willing to help, no mater the problem you have. this makes you fell welcomes and comforted when sometimes you may not want to be at work. not a day goes past that I wish I stayed at home.

The salary is competitive with the market and also get a lot of pay rises due to work performance and how far into your studies you are. All work costs are never expected to be paid out of your own pocket. With over 10 locations in the UK you can go to, there isn't a place that is too far out of the budget with all expenses being covered comfortably by the salary is savvy with your money.

Company events are regular with Siemens football tournaments and other sporting championships. With STEM events and events at the NEC being year round which Siemens attends, its great to get involve with these events. We have a lot of groups set up for everyone from signing, dancing and most sports you can name, a great way to meet new people.

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Massive company with so many opportunities for further learning and further career development. With a company with almost 20,000 employees in the UK you are almost guaranteed to find a role you love!

Be willing to travel around the country and do you company research before the interview!