Finance Profile “I was already attracted to Rolls-Royce because of the company’s name and reputation. However, when I visited the assessment centre and talked to people already on the programme, I was more impressed by the experiences they had gained, the range of opportunities available and the support Rolls-Royce offered to trainees in their early careers. The Finance programme itself is very supportive of your CIMA studies. The college we go to gets excellent results and our local managers are very supportive of taking time to study. There’s a culture of openness and communication with Finance – with exposure to senior managers at away days, networking events and informal coffee mornings. This presents many opportunities to voice your opinions and learn from those who have risen in the company. The most exciting project I have been involved in was working on the Trent 1000 project – the launch of the new Boeing Dreamliner. The engine first went to test after having met a really difficult deadline so there was a real buzz around the company and everyone was very proud of the part they had played. From a social point of view, trainees find themselves with a ready-made network of friends. The culture among trainees is very friendly and supportive of each other and there are many opportunities to join sports teams and clubs or to get involved in representing Rolls-Royce in the community. You’re expected to be proactive and manage your own career
and aspirations, while all these opportunities are available, it’s
up to you to grasp them.” © Rolls-Royce plc 2007 |