Helen Curran

Helen Curran is a Lecturer in Finance and Economics at Manchester Metropolitan University Business School. She brings substantial professional experience as an ICAEW qualified Chartered Accountant (FCA) to her academic position.

Her professional background includes:

• Audit and corporate finance roles at KPMG
• Senior finance positions in FTSE100 automotive and pharmaceutical companies
• Management of an accountancy micro-practice since 2010

She integrates this industry experience into teaching management accounting principles and practices, demonstrating practical applications of theoretical concepts. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes transferable skills developed through professional accountancy training.

Recognized for teaching excellence, she became a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in 2022.