Finance & Commercial Academy Review

by Siemens

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.6/10

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

This varies as we change placements every 6 months. Can include monthly reporting, data and variance anlysis, forecasting and budgeting, providing commentary on financial information, using various internal tools to download and report on data etc.

8/10

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

Working in a professional environment boosts confience in dealing with people of all levels of their career and also backgrounds. This is a key life skill. I have also gained technical expertise in programs such as Excel and Powerpoint, and various add ons to these programs that can be used.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I like the exposure to different areas of the business and if you choose, locations as well. It is good to meet different people and have different experiences to get a more rounded development. The work is challenging and you are in charge of your own destiny in terms of pushing yourself and looking for greater responsibility and tasks. Siemens has a good culture which encourages networking and good employee welfare.

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by Siemens?

Well valued, as we have a heirarchy in place to manage our progress and oversee our development/help us find placements/roles etc. Awareness of the programme across the business is generally good and people respond well to your position.

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well. Clear communication of upcoming activities and how best to go about things when we start, and as our needs dictate whilst on the programme.

9/10

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

Lots. BPP cannot be faulted in any way for the volume and quality of revision materials they provide.

10/10

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

As required, They are only an email or call away.

8/10

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

Quite well. I am able to have an active social life with minimal need to watch my spending when living at home.

7/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Yes - there are regular emails sent out with upcoming events, and various societies and networks to tap in to if you want to. There is also a big network of accademy students and graduates to do things with.

9/10

9. Would you recommend Siemens to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a company who looks after their employees well, and has plenty of opportunities for progression.

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

Do your research, prepare as much as possible. Come to terms with the greater workload arising from work and study, and be 100% sure it is for you.