Finance Analyst (Apprentice) Review

I work in the Stores Finance team where I am in the role of Finance Analyst. The tasks I have been involved with include creating weekly reports and dealing with ad hoc requests from stores. There is also the opportunity to get involved with project work which includes creating budgets for 2500 stores. All of my work involves liaising with other departments within the business and can also involve working with Divisional, Regional and Area managers.

Because the apprenticeship scheme allows you to work and learn at the same time you are always developing new skills in your day to day tasks and from the college course. There has also been the opportunity to learn and develop skills through training providing by Boots. The training received from Boots has been very easy to understand but also comprehensive.

I thoroughly enjoy working in my team and am able to work on a variety of tasks and projects which means that no two days are the same.

I feel very valued by my manager and co workers, who are always supportive and able to answer any questions. Boots also gives you the opportunity to get your voice heard about how you feel about working at Boots.

The programme is very well structured with clear guidance about which function you will be working in and about what you will be studying on the college course. Our college training is run in one group session a month however there is still support from mentor outside of these group sessions. My line manager understands about the apprenticeship scheme and is able to allocate work which will help me complete my modules for the college course.

Despite only having a group session once a month with the training provider there is the opportunity of support outside of these group sessions.

The apprenticeship team at Boots provide lots of support and are always available if there is a problem. There is also lots of training you can get involved in which allows you to develop your skills if you’re struggling with any of the IT reporting systems.

I am currently living at home and travelling to work which costs around £120 a week, this does however leave some spare money for myself.

There are lots of opportunities which you can get involved in such as charity events and product launches.

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Boots is an excellent company with a vast amount of development opportunities. I haven’t met one person who isn’t willing to help and share their knowledge which gives Boots a friendly and motivating atmosphere.

Prepare as much as you can before the interviews and assessment days. Be yourself on the day, have a positive attitude and show your enthusiasm for working at Boots.