Finance Analyst Review

by Pfizer

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.2/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Role - Finanace Analyst Day to day activities include: - Generating mangement reports for business partners operating in several different countries. - Constant communication with collegues across the globe (including North America, Europe, Africa, Asia). This could be via email or phone calls. - Involvement in projects - A day a week to solely focus on studying for my accounting qualification

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

- Studying CIMA Certificate Level Accounting - Have had several internal courses to learn systems (e.g. SAP) and how our reports work - Have had several training session on applications such as Outlook and Powerpoint - I feel that being in a work environment makes you learn a variety of soft skills that you don't really pick up in school

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the programme very much. It has exceeded my expectations in everyway. The team I work with and the company culture is excellent.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by Pfizer?

I feel I fit in really well at Pfizer. I feel just as part of the team as permanent employees. I have had the opportunity to be involved in a variety of projects. I have also received two recognition rewards for my contribution to these projects.

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is structed very well. For my job role I was upskilled very quickly. My first three weeks was near constant inductions which was really benefically. For my education I have received email communications on timelines for my courses by the education provider. Pfizer has been very accomodating to fit my work schedule around my education schedule.

9/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

The training provider are very helpful in providing support. They have provided several ways to contact them if I need help.

8/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

My managers and team are really helpful and supportive. I know I can talk to anyone about an issue I may have. It is a very honest and great work environment.

10/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

I am currently living at home so my expenses are low. So my salary does meet my costs. However if I wanted to move out, which I would like to do in the near future, I am unable to do so as the costs would be too high.

7/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

I have attended several company events and activities which are a great opportunity to network and team build.

9/10

9. Would you recommend Pfizer to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a great place to work. I enjoy coming to work everyday.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pfizer?

If going into a finance role, knowing how to use Microsoft Excel would be very useful. In the interview just be calm and be yourself.