Senior Finance Officer Review

by University of Oxford

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:

    • Manage a team of 5, authorising purchase orders, expenses, managing departmental credit card and helping with compacted questions and ensuring financial rules and regulations are followed

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I was a new manager when I was appointed. So everything I have learned regarding management has been new.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I have learned a lot of transferable skills in managing people. I feel this has given me so much more confidence.

    8/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The learning stage was very organised, the self learning has been a little disjointed but this has been for both personal and work commitment reasons

    8/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • My employer has been fully supportive

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • I have regular meetings, and I can email at anytime, most emails are responded to me quickly with helpful advice.

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • The course/training has provided some excellent skills, and has given me confidence to carry out 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.)

    • No, I am sure there are something available but I don't participate.

    6/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend University of Oxford to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • I have worked for the University for nearly 21 years. I wouldn't leave

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to University of Oxford?

    • make sure you have a great supporting statement. Experience is a great quality as well as education

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Finance

Oxford

April 2025

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