Business Plans Team Leader Review

I lead a team of finance analysts who's job it is to assess business plan from prospective postmasters. I'm responsible for setting the risk criteria Post Office accepts when appointing new Postmasters, as well as how they are assessed and what information they must provide and complete in order to be considered.

I have developed greatly on communication skills, leadership skill and knowledge surrounding business risk and report writing and presenting. I have learned how to diplomatically approach potentially hostile situations, as well as how to best deliver bad news to staff I manage and other colleagues from separate areas of the business.

It's satisfying knowing I'm working towards more challenging opportunities within my career. The qualification allows me to better understand and develop in areas I manage and work in. It has prompted the offering of other finance tasks and duties I would have otherwise not experienced. The course has met my expectations.

Very, they allow you to organize your time as you see fit. There is a set routine of tutor meeting and catch ups with managers, ensuring my CIMA qualification is progressing as it should be. This also gives me ample change to raise any issues I may have or difficulties experienced throughout the course.

Lots - They're committed to assisting me whenever they can. They have offered me tasks and duties in areas of the business I would not normally work or be involved in. This has allowed me to gain valuable experience I would have otherwise not been able to get, giving me practical experience.

lots - they have always been able to support me in many ways and continue to do so. I had to take a break from my studies owing to personal complications as well as my workload. During this time, my tutor stepped back and gave me the breathing room I needed, as well as remaining supportive throughout.

I have been offered a number of tasks and opportunities to develop in areas of the business I would not normally work or be involved in. This has allowed me to gain valuable experience I would have otherwise not been able to get, giving me practical experience. These areas include Forecasting, Budgeting and Costs Centre Analysis.

Since working form home, owing to the Covid pandemic, we have set up regular social events over Microsoft Teams. Each week we plan an agenda and some games. It's used as a chance to informally catch up with those we'd normally see on a daily basis in the office.

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Post Office Ltd is a large company with many opportunities. The employees are very kind and friendly and everyone appears to have a real commitment to help the business thrive and succeed. Owing to the age of the business, there are very clear goals and a warm culture that feels contagious.

Be honest about what it is you're looking to get out of the company - you will be supported by the company in whatever way they can. You will get out of the company what you put in. Don't be afraid of challenging existing ways of working and introducing new ways!