Finance Business Partner Review

by AstraZeneca

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.2/10

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

I am a finance business partner specialising in management reporting. I design and distribute management reporting decks via PowerBI and collate user requests to improve our reporting suite.

8/10

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

I have learnt new skills as a result of using Power BI, Dax / M etc, and hope to gain further skills through the apprentice course which will help me further my role/

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

So far it has been very enjoyable and I am looking forward to the more in-depth programming tutorials.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Well structured and organised, with clear deadlines and tasks to complete.

8/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Support has been offered, however due to workloads and roles transitions I have found the demands of the course and role quite difficult to balance. I hope and think this will improve as things go forward.

6/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Mentor calls and feedback sessions are provided and i'm sure will be useful but I am only starting out so outside of workshops interaction has so far been limited.

7/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

Early days but I am sure that the skills I am learning will improve my productivity in my role

9/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Yes, AstraZeneca provides ample opportunities for social, and professional networking

10/10

9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Very supportive company with a mindest that focusses on staff well-being and development.

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

The company is very large so it does take some time to figure out the various departments and structures.