Commercial Operations Apprenticeship
Looking to build a long-term career as a Business Analyst? Kick-start your career with a Level 4 Business Analyst Apprenticeship at FANUC UK Ltd in partnership with Kaplan. This is an exciting opportunity to earn while you learn. Gaining valuable hands-on experience while working towards a qualification.
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
Training
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
Progression to Commercial Operations Specialist.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Business analyst (level 4)
- Training Provider
- KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday to Thursday: 8:00 am - 16:45 pm. Friday: 8:00 am - 15:45 pm.
- Expected Duration
- 2 Years
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Saturday, 10th October 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 19th October 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 9-4 (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade 9-4 (Essential)
- Any x3 A Level, grade A-D (Essential)