Reporting Analyst Review

I have thoroughly enjoyed my placement year at Volkswagen Financial Services. The company culture is amazing, everyone is so friendly and welcoming. I have had so much support and training throughout the year and have developed my skills considerably. The building itself is brand new - the interior is modern, bright and clean. They're are quiet booths, refreshment hubs and an incredible canteen.

I felt extremely valued by all my colleagues not only within my reporting team but also the wider business. One project I worked on throughout my placement year here was National Customer Service week, this required a lot of time and effect. After the project had finished I received recognition from my manager and also a £50 love to shop voucher for all my efforts. The business is always finding new ways to reward and show their colleagues that they are valued. Currently we have a shining stars scheme in place where you can nominate anyone in the business who you feel has gone over an above to help.

I cannon praise my manager highly enough for all the support and guidance I have been given throughout the year. When I first started I received a two week handover period with the current undergraduate who handed over all my regular task . Since then, my manager put me forward to attend various training courses that would benefit my role and also aid my personal development. In addition, you also have monthly 1-2-1's with your line manager where you can discuss anything you feel is going well, not so well and any other business. These have been really beneficial throughout the year.

As a reporting undergraduate my busiest time periods were the first two weeks of the month as we had lots of monthly reports that needed to be sent out. For the remaining two weeks I was able to complete any other report request, ad-hoc work and projects for other stakeholders. Overall, I was kept pretty busy throughout my placement year as I had a lot of regular daily reports that took up my time, I was also given the opportunity to get involved in other work such as CRS events.

I was given lots of responsibility during my placement year. A few examples include reporting on current affairs and contracts, being activity involved in the recruitment for the next reporting undergraduate and representing VWFS at numerous meetings with the FLA in London.

The skills I have learnt at VWFS will be of great benefit when returning back to university and applying for graduate roles.

Fantastic! The atmosphere in the offices are extremely positive place to work and everyone is very friendly. Both of VWFS's building were build last year so are very modern, fun and clean. On each floors we have quiet booths, refreshment hubs, pool/football tables and hot desking and sofas.

Very Organised placement structure in place. I have a clear role and purpose.

The company invested so much training and development into me. I attended courses such as Advanced Excel, Presentational Skills, Maximizing Impact, My Career, My Brand and understanding business financials, We also has a learning at work week where we could sign up for numerous talks and activities that would help our development,.

Very, I would love to return,

Yes we are a very tight group of undergraduates and often go out on nights out together.

Slightly more expensive that university but not a problem as we were all working.

Lots of bars and a very interesting club called Pink Punters!

Yes VWFS hosted loads of events with Team work, We had a summer party, bowling nights and many others.