Finance Manager Review

I manage a team of Production and Assistant Production Accountants working on High End TV productions. I manage their development and support their careers while ensure productions have the correct processes and policies in place to manage the risk. I work with Productions teams to meet the financial needs of their production

I have learnt many new skills around strategic leadership. I have also developed a more reflective approach and used journals to review instances or situations that didn't proceed as expected. I have learnt how to use new models around innovation and change management. I have applied this knowledge in my working day.

I find the programme really enjoyable, the second year more than the first. It has been very difficult completing most of it via zoom but recently got the opportunity to do a face to face module which was incredibly valuable especially from a networking perspective. It was lovely to see the actual campus

The programme is very well structured. The timetable is shared well in advance, they send meeting invites and agendas are well known along with timings for submission for assignments. The apprenticeship timetable is clearly documented and the EPA process is regularly discussed and any questions or queries are answered quickly.

I get a lot of support from my employer and my manager. I am able to schedule time off to meet the needs of the programme and also time for learning / reading or assignments. My manger frequently asks me about my progress and what additional support she can help me with.

The training provider offers a lot of support. The central team are always available for support and respond to any questions quickly. There are drop in sessions about the programme overall and after each module there is a session before any assignment is due to ensure there are no questions.

I think the knowledge skills and behaviours I am developing will give me the confidence to take the next step up the professional ladder and apply for a promotion opportunity when the right vacancy is advertised. My belief in my own abilities has gown exponentially and I have overcome any imposter syndrome.

The group has started organising its own zoom meetings with senior leaders of the company uniquely for those of us on this programme. We get the opportunity to ask any questions. Due to completing this in COVID times we have not had as many networking opportunities as I expected and have not had many face to face meetings.

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The BBC is in a unique position as the public service broadcaster. Staff development is important to the BBC and I believe that anything is possible if you are prepared to put the work in and spend time taking opportunities when they present themselves. The world would be a sadder place without the BBC.

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