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Commercial Operations Apprenticeship

FANUC UK LIMITED · KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED
Location
Coventry
Postcode
CV7 9DR
Salary
£18,500 a year
Duration
2 Years
Hours per week
37.75h
Positions available
1
Degree awarded
Business analyst (level 4)
Start date
19 October 2026
Application deadline
10 October 2026
Posted
23 September 2026
Vacancy reference
2000055106

About the role

Financial Analysis Support

  • Assist with the preparation and maintenance of project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports, while developing an understanding of project financial management

Cost Control Support

  • Help monitor project expenditures and commitments against approved budgets. Support the review of project progress and highlight any potential variances or trends to the team

Data Management

  • Ensure project financial information is accurately entered and maintained within company systems, following established processes and procedures

Month-End Activities

  • Support the team during month-end financial close activities, including reconciliations, revenue recognition processes, and reporting preparation

Reporting and Insights

  • Assist in producing regular project performance reports, key performance indicators (KPIs), and financial summaries for internal stakeholders

Stakeholder Support

  • Work with project teams and other departments to help maintain positive working relationships and support the resolution of financial and commercial queries

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with colleagues across Project Management, Finance, Commercial Operations, and Procurement to gain exposure to different business functions and support project delivery

Continuous Learning

  • Apply knowledge gained through your apprenticeship programme to support business activities and contribute to process improvements

Working week

Monday to Thursday: 8:00 am - 16:45 pm. Friday: 8:00 am - 15:45 pm.

Skills

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 9-4
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 9-4
Essential
A Level · Any x3 · Grade A-D

Training & development

Learners develop an extensive skillset in core business analysis, enhanced by expertise in generative AI and its strategic application. This dual focus enables them to leverage AI for data gathering, decision-making, and identifying new opportunities. The direct application of these learned skills ensures employees are highly competent, drive efficiency and deliver a real return on investment.

  • Foundations of Business Analysis
  • Process and AI Integration
  • Advanced Requirements and Strategic AI
  • Agile Principles
Additional training

Kaplan is one of the world’s largest and most diverse education providers. We are one of the UK’s leading training providers for finance and accountancy and data and IT qualifications and train thousands of apprentices each year.

We have been educating and training students for over 70 years and have helped thousands of people achieve their career goals. We offer apprenticeships from Level 2 to Level 7 and cover Accountancy & Tax, Banking & Finance and Data & IT.

We offer study methods to suit all types of learning, whether you want to be face-to-face, or left alone to study in your own time. 

Future prospects

Progression to Commercial Operations Specialist.

Company benefits

25 days of Annual Leave + Brithday Day Off + 24th December Off.

PerkBox - rewards and recognition platform.

Non-contractual profit share scheme.

About FANUC UK LIMITED

FANUC is the world leading provider of factory automation. Our machine range includes a number of Robots, Cutting, Drilling, and Injection moulding machines, Laser, motors and control systems used in automation.

Contact name
Paulina Sawecka
Contact email
career@fanuc.co.uk