Karen Ellis

Karen Ellis is a Lecturer and Level 4 Year Tutor at the Business School of Manchester Metropolitan University. She specializes in teaching Finance and Accounting for Retail Managers to Chartered Manager Degree apprentices and Financial Management for Managers to Level 4 undergraduates. Her research supervision focuses on guiding students in practical research projects addressing industry challenges. She also serves as an End Point Assessor for apprenticeship certifications, supporting learners in achieving their degree and professional qualifications.

• Academic Roles: Lecturer, Year Tutor, Research Supervisor
• Professional Qualifications: BA (Hons), PGCLTHE, FHEA, ACMA
• Teaching Focus: Retail Finance, Supply Chain, and Sustainable Practices

Her expertise includes Sustainable Finance Reporting and analyzing the impact of Brexit on UK businesses, particularly in supply chain operations. She actively contributes to student welfare by organizing induction events, academic support sessions, and community-building activities for first-year students.

In her professional background, Ellis has extensive experience as a Chartered Management Accountant, including leading a UK Customs Operations team during Brexit preparations. She volunteers as a Level 2 junior netball coach, combining professional rigor with community engagement.