Finance Graduate Training Plan

Finance Graduate Training Plan

Career Manager Guide

Contents

Overview of the
training plan

Support available Your role and the
support you can

offer

Suggested ad hoc Pre Scheduled
learning and self Courses

learning

Overview

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Pre scheduled Courses Pre scheduled Courses Pre scheduled Courses

Graduate Induction Conducting Effective Meetings CV Skills Webinar
Introduction to Electricity Markets Discovering Leadership Interview Skills Webinar
Stakeholder Management Communicating and Influencing at Finance Business Partners *call
Presentation Skills EDF Energy
Excel Skills Level 3 * see ESS for more Learning Services for more information
Suggested Ad Hoc Learning
information Suggested Ad Hoc Learning
TMSDI
Suggested Ad Hoc Learning LEAN Finance BLA Pages
EEPW
Working Assertively CIMA/ACCA exam Suggested Self Leaning
BLA pages on MyCampus Finance Continuous Professional
SAP Finance Overview Development Explore Personal Development Hub
CIMA/ACCA exam Operational Excellence Finance BLA pages on MyCampus

Suggested Self Leaning Suggested Self Leaning

4i Self Assessment Explore Personal Development Hub
Concur Travel & Expenses Transition Toolkit for Leaders
Quality Conversations; Why &How HRBLA pages on MyCampus
Ashridge Virtual Learning
BLA pages on MyCampus

Leaders Leading Learning

A study by Mary Broad and John Newstrom examined the role the
manager has to play in the transfer of learning. The findings
showed that the most important role is that of the manager
before, who is key in setting expectations, ensuring commitment
and showing support and enthusiasm for the learners journey.
This is closely followed by the role of the manager after, again
highlighting the importance of supporting, challenging and
feeding back of the implementation of the new learning.

How can you support the learning?

MANAGER Before During After BEFORE AFTER
FACILITATOR • Brief the learner • Explore key learning
1 8 3 • Set expectations • Create opportunities
LEARNER 2 4 9 • Explain your input • Support implementation
7 5 6 • Role model behaviours • Monitor progress
• Encourage and enthuse • Continuous feedback

Broad and Newstrom
1992

Pre Scheduled Courses

Graduate Induction (Year 1)

Course Information

This 5-day event for all graduates is designed and Benefits to Graduates
delivered by the Learning and Development team,
working together with the Early Careers team, based - Exposure to senior members of the
on best practice and external research business
The overall objectives are to:
- Opportunity to meet L&D, Early
- reaffirm their decision to join EDF Energy Careers teams and senior managers
- ensure they are engaged/assimilated into
- Induction to specific graduate
the culture areas/questions/advice
- enable them to make a positive
- Opportunity to network with
contribution quicker graduates on all schemes
- link with company and business unit
- Exposure to all parts of the business
onboarding programmes and increased aware of key
- build a sense of pride and belonging (One business drivers and values

Company, One team)

100% of graduates surveyed strongly agreed/
agreed that the event led to them feeling more engaged
with the company as a whole

“It was really enjoyable, incredibly
well planned and thorough, thank
you to all involved in planning and

running”

“The week was great, all the 100% of graduates surveyed strongly agreed/
sessions were engaging and agreed that the event successfully provided them a good
it was great to have contact understanding of EDF Energy’s ambitions, values and culture.
with senior managers but

also have plenty of
opportunities to meet and

get to know other
graduates!”

Introduction to the Electricity Market (Year 1)

Course Information

This course is designed to give participants a clear overview Benefits to Graduates
of the electricity market structure, the common language of
the markets and assist in clarifying where EDF is positioned. - Get a first real insight into the industry
Delegates will gain a sense of the key participants and their that they have just joined
roles and responsibilities. You will explore the key areas of
regulation that impact the market and how this affects the - A tailored course to make it as relevant
way EDF does business. as possible
Course Outcomes:
As a result of the course you should be able to: - Opportunity to network with graduates
-Understand who the main players are in the market and on commercial schemes
how they relate to EDF
-Understand the different roles and responsibilities these - Ability to talk the same language and
market participants provide and the role the National Grid share key findings with their teams
plays within the business
-Recognise the different forms of power generation and be
clear on those utilized by EDF
-Understand who the main bodies are in the regulatory
environment and how EDF work within these frameworks
-Gain a basic insight to how electricity is bought and sold
and understand the difference between hedging and
speculation
-Identify some of the key factors that impact the price of
electricity
-Understand the main risks inherent in the trading of
electricity and how EDF would manage them

“Whilst I was very new to the business (and the
energy industry itself!) I found the course very
useful. It equipped me with good overview of
current regulatory and policy reform and helped to
provide a greater understanding of the energy

industry as a whole"

“I learnt a lot about the wider sector within which EDF Energy
sits. By getting a little bit more knowledge of the market in

general, and how it operates, made me appreciate day-to-day
where we sit in the bigger picture”

Stakeholder Management (Year 1)

Course Information Benefits to Graduates

As people become more successful in their career, the - The opportunity to work on real life
actions people take and the projects they run will affect projects/challenges
more and more people. The more people you affect, the
more likely it is that your actions will impact people who - A tailored course to make it as relevant
have power and influence over your projects. This 4 hour as possible
workshop provides an introduction to stakeholder
management offering a suite of practical tools attendees can - Opportunity to network with graduates
use to manage these relationships more effectively. on commercial schemes

By the end of the course you will be able to: - Graduates will come away with a tailored
communication plan which they will be
- Adopt a structured technique to identify key stakeholders expected to act upon to improve their
for a project stakeholder management
- Identify and list stakeholder requirements
- Demonstrate how to prioritise stakeholders and - A practical, relevant and timely learning
understand their needs intervention
- Create a bespoke communication plan for the key
stakeholders in their project to implement in the workplace

“This was a very informative and thought-provoking “Incredibly interactive from the
course on stakeholder management. I would recommend moment it started. Engaging,
this to anyone starting in business, or as a refresher. Ruth interesting and applicable to the
and Tom were both engaging speakers, and very easy to work place. All in all a very will put
together and delivered session”
interact with which made the session fly by”

100% of graduates surveyed said

that they would recommend the course

Presentation Skills (Year 1)

Course Information Benefits to Graduates

This one day course has been designed to give EDF Energy - The opportunity to present in front of
employees who would like to develop their presentation peers
skills the tools, knowledge and behaviours that will build
confidence so that they will be able to deliver a competent - A tailored course to make it as relevant
presentation that will ultimately give the person confidence as possible
in this given field.
By the end of the course you will be able to: - Opportunity to network with graduates
on commercial schemes
- Explain how to structure a presentation.
- Explain the most effective mechanisms for people to learn - Real time presentation amendments and
and retain information. delivery
- Explain how to maximise engagement in delegates.
- Demonstrate how to: - A range of tools, techniques and
presenting skills that will allow the
* Build rapport with delegates present information back in the
* Answer challenging questions workplace more successfully
* Use techniques to deal with nerves

“Excellent delivery, interactive,
informative and even

entertaining. Left the course
feeling like I understood areas of

improvement for my own
progression when presenting”

“As someone who has always found
presenting/public speaking challenging and very
nerve racking, I found this course incredibly useful.
It gave some really helpful advice, but moreover

boosted my confidence in my own abilities”

“The trainers were really good and delivered an engaging
training course that I really enjoyed and found valuable. I

would definitely recommend this training course”

Conducting Effective Meetings (Year 2)

Course Information Benefits to Graduates

This online course uses a variety of techniques to organise - The opportunity to learn key skills as
and conduct effective and interactive meetings (by phone or they start to become more prevalent in
face-to-face) to gain time and increase productivity. This meetings
course is suitable for individuals who are required to run,
conduct and lead any kind of meeting and who wish to - A tailored course to make it as relevant
achieve success. as possible

By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Online programme so accessible at any
- Structure and conduct meetings to achieve objectives time

and avoid wasting time. - A range of tools, techniques and skills
- Identify, understand and apply the PPCM approach. that will allow them to build a brand and
- Encourage contributions from all participants. reputation which will viewed by others
- Develop communication skills and efficiently conduct

professional meetings.
- Deal with difficult situations or members.
- Overcome the difficulties caused by technology in

meetings.

“I learnt quite a few techniques and
pointers that I wasn't aware of before,
which I can now put into practice straight
away. The trainer was very engaging
throughout the course of the day on what

was an enjoyable course.”

“The course has really helped me identify how I can
become more effective in meetings. In particular, my
communication skills were challenged in a positive way

I’m already looking forward to my next meeting! ”

Discovering Leadership (Year 2)

Course Information Benefits to Graduates

The Discovering Leadership programme is a one day course - The opportunity to discover what we
designed to engage and motivate you as a learner to find mean by leadership at EDF Energy
out what it means to be a leader at EDF Energy. This
programme forms part of the EDF Energy Leadership - A tailored course to make it as relevant
Institute curriculum and is aimed at people who aspire to be as possible
a leader within EDF Energy.
- Opportunity to network with graduates
The programme will: on commercial schemes
- Provide an insight into the role of a leader at EDF Energy
focusing on the skills and behaviours of a leader - With graduates potentially eyeing up
- Include an element of self analysis to help you identify leadership roles, this is a great
whether leadership is the right career path opportunity to see if leadership is really
- Provide some tools that you can use both in your current for them
role and to develop into a leadership role
- Help you to develop your personal brand. - Formal leadership training consistent
with that of the corporate leadership
By the end of the programme you will be able to complete a centre of excellence
development plan that will form your road map for your
leadership development. As part of this process you will: - First dive into emotional intelligence
- Define the difference between a leader and a manager
- Identify your core skills and development areas in respect
of leadership knowledge, skills and behaviours
- Identify your career motivators

“My main goals at the beginning of the course were
to try and understand different types of leadership,
the key skills that a leader should demonstrate and
also to be able to conduct some self-analysis into

my own strengths and weaknesses as a leader
currently. The course ticked all of the boxes in terms

of these goals”

“The course action
plan (using the

70/20/10 framework)
will help me clearly
define where I want to
get to and when”

93% was the satisfaction

score given by delegates on a recent course

Communicating and Influencing at EDF Energy (Year 2)

Course Information Benefits to Graduates

On this course you will progress through a series of modules, - The opportunity to assess how you
which are designed to stretch your thinking, provide you currently communicate and influence
with practical EDF Energy specific context and an
opportunity to practice. It is aimed at creating a cadre of - A tailored course to make it as relevant
graduates who are equipped to contribute to the business, as possible
now and into the future. The programme is rooted in the
culture and values of the organisation (the 4’i’s). - Opportunity to network with graduates
on commercial schemes
During the programme you will:
- Explore your emotions when under pressure, learn - Creation of a 100 day action plan to take
techniques to manage these emotions and increase your back into the business
resilience to workplace challenges (Self-Awareness and
Self-Management) - Based around formal leadership training
- Focus on looking outwards and engaging with others to consistent with that of the corporate
build relationships , not only within your team but also leadership centre of excellence
with your peers and key stakeholders (Social Awareness)
- Manage the resources around you developing - A deep dive into emotional intelligence
individuals, building effective teams that perform
consistently under pressure, understanding how to - **As a career manager you will be
communicate and influence those around you and attending the afternoon of day 4 of the
developing strategies for quality conversations. (Building event**
Relationships)

100% of graduates surveyed said “I thought the course was fantastic
with great facilitators. I learnt an
that they would recommend the course
awful lot to apply in the work
“Very good session. Very interactive and place and would definitely
made me become aware of lots of things I recommend to others.”
can take back into my day job to improve
my performance and hopefully increase the

chances of being successful in future.”

100% of graduates surveyed
felt that they would be able to successfully
apply the new learning

CV Skills Webinar (Year 3)

Course Information Benefits to Graduates

This is a interactive on line 60 minute session. Information is - Closed group to year 2 graduates
delivered in an interactive way using questioning and - Advice on CV skills at a time where they
exercises to help participants understand the CV writing
process in order for them to create a CV or enhance an are due to be applying for different roles
existing CV. in the company
- Opportunity to network (virtually) with
At the end of this course, participants will be able to: graduates on commercial schemes
- Explain the purpose of a CV - Up to date current advice on company
- Identify what should be included in each section of a CV preferences in terms of CVs
- List the four sections of a CV in the correct order - A digital learning solution reducing the
- Demonstrate how to write a personal profile need for travel

100% of delegates surveyed agreed “Great webinar - very
engagedthat they were in the learning useful information

considering the changes we
are going through in the
company at present”

“I will feel more 100% of delegates surveyed felt
confident with putting
together my CV for any that the learning was relevant to them
future positions I apply

for”

Interview Skills Webinar (Year 3)

Course Information Benefits to Graduates

This is a interactive on line 60 minute session. Information is - Closed group to year 2 graduates
delivered in an interactive way using questioning and - Advice on interview skills at a time
exercises to help participants understand the interview
process within EDF Energy and gain some helpful tips on where they are due to be applying for
how to be successful in an interview different roles in the company
- Opportunity to network (virtually) with
At the end of this course, participants will be able to: graduates on commercial schemes
- Up to date current advice on company
- Get an overview of how interviews in EDF Energy are preferences in terms of interviews
constructed - A digital learning solution reducing the
these days need for travel
- Understand what is involved in a competency based
interview, what is competency based question and why
they are asked
- Identity some key interview preparation techniques and
pointers
- Utilise an easy to learn technique that will help when
answering
interview questions
- Recall the top 10 Tips in interview preparation

100% of graduates surveyed said “Took away good tips which
I will definitely use in my
that they would recommend the course
next interview. Enjoyed the
friendly style of delivery.
was also good that the
trainer engaged with those
on the call which is often
hard to do when its a
webinar”

“I found the content, 100% of delegates surveyed agreed
pace and engagement engagedthat they were
on the course great. I
have started applying
the learning straight

away”

in the learning

Suggested Ad-hoc Learning

Suggested Ad Hoc Learning

Year 1

Working Assertively
This one day session is designed to give EDF Energy employees knowledge and skills that will improve
assertiveness in the workplace. It will show techniques on how to deal with others assertively and provide
you with a toolkit for the future, increasing your self confidence. The course is tailored to include practical
elements included to provide opportunities to practice new skills.

MyCampus BLA

An opportunity to explore the MyCampus BLA pages and identify and suggested future learning.

SAP Finance Overview
This online MyCampus course covers background information within EDF Energy that will help finance
become more understandable. The course includes practical hands on tutorials using SAP. You will learn
how to: create & amend various journals; understand & carry out Inter-company charging; understand
Internal Orders and Controlling; run reports and financial enquires in SAP and Business Explorer

CIMA/ACCA exam (continues in year 2)
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants offers a series of benchmarks, against which you can assess
your finance and accounting ability, up to becoming a fully qualified management accountant, through their exam
process. EDF Energy has chosen BPP as their accounting training provider of choice for members of the finance
community to study and pass CIMA exams. It may be possible to get funding for your studies through the company's
LEAP process. It is also possible to study to become a qualified accountant through the Institute of Certified
Accountants (ACCA). They have developed a taster course that you might like to consider, known as ACCA-X..

Suggested Ad Hoc Learning

Year 2 and 3

TMSDI
The Team Management System (TMS) profiling tool is a unique way of measuring the range and strength
of your work preferences, within any given team. The detailed feedback explores what this means for your
personal and career development as well as your strengths as a team member and as a leader, using a
tried and tested model of high performance.

LEAN
A 2 day classroom based course facilitated by OEE UK and supported by experienced EDF Energy
Operational Excellence Practitioners. This course is designed to provide each delegate with a broad
understanding of the application of core Lean tools and techniques and how they align to the company
standard improvement project framework.. The course is a combination of theoretical learning
(nonPowerPoint) and syndicate based activity to support and reinforce the knowledge transfer.

EEPW
EEPW is our project management method. This is an area of learning and collaboration dedicated to
increasing knowledge and understanding on topics relating to delivering successful projects, change and
improvement within EDF Energy.

Suggested Ad Hoc Learning

Year 2 and 3 cont…

Finance Continuous Professional Development
EDF Energy organises Technical Accounting updates over the course of a year to ensure that all staff
working in finance have the chance to continually develop their accounting knowledge and to meet their
obligations for continuing professional development. The updates are an interactive session, facilitated by
Malcolm Greenbaum, a highly experienced accountancy lecturer. The scope of the updates is set on an
annual basis, in conjunction with business unit finance teams and is designed to cover both developments
in accounting standards and hot topics which are relevant to EDF Energy.

Operational Excellence
A 2.5 - 3 hour interactive classroom based session that
brings to life the concept of Operational Excellence and the toolkits that underpin this approach. This
course is designed to provide a high level understanding of the toolkits that are on offer to EDF Energy
with case studies weaved in to the material in terms of its appropriateness to different business units and
how it can help support future strategic objectives for each of our core business units. The course also
highlights the professional development journey EDF Energy employees can embark upon to improve their
professional skill set and return real value back to EDF Energy.

MyCampus BLA Pages YEAR 3

An opportunity to explore the MyCampus BLA pages and identify and suggested future learning.

Suggested Self Learning

Suggested Self Learning

Year 1

4i’s Self Assessment and BLA pages
An opportunity to complete the self assessment tool on the BLA pages on MyCampus to identify current
performance levels against competencies and future development roles. The HRBLA pages will also help
identify potential development resources

Concur Travel & Expenses

An online course on MyCampus to provide tuition and guidance and using concur and claiming expenses

Quality Conversations Why and How
Here you will find some tools and tips on how you can put theory into practice through a variety of
Performance Management topics.

Ashridge Virtual Learn Resource
An series of online pocketbooks, case studies, research and personal development resources for you to
utilise, all of which are free!

Suggested Self Learning

Year 2 and 3

Explore Personal Development Hub
An opportunity to explore the personal development hub to view all the different opportunities available
to you to continue your development

Transition Toolkit
An exciting toolkit on pulse for anyone going through change, with a range of tools, activity's and models
to help build an awareness around change and transition, and how best to lead and support others
through this

MyCampus BLA pages YEAR 3
Continued use of the MyCampus BLA pages to support your further development in line with the HR
community

Support Available

Additional Support

Pulse

EDF Energy Pulse
Pages

Learning Services
776 or 0800 015 8579
option 1

Learning and Development
and Early Careers teams

MyCampus

Books or online resources and the learning portal on ESS Previous
Graduates/Career
Managers

‘Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember,
involve me and I will learn’

Benjamin Franklin

‘The growth and development of people is
the highest calling in leadership’

Harvey S Firestone