Commercial Operations Apprenticeship

About the role

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.

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

Apprenticeship standard: Business analyst (level 4)

Training provider: KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

After your apprenticeship

Progression to Commercial Operations Specialist.

Working hours

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

37.75 hours a week

Duration: 2 Years

Possible start date: 19 October 2026

Wage

£18,500 a year

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

• GCSE English (grade 9-4), essential
• GCSE Maths (grade 9-4), essential
• A Level Any x3 (grade A-D), essential

Benefits

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

PerkBox - rewards and recognition platform.

Non-contractual profit share scheme.

About the employer

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.