Marja Lahelma-Barnsley

Marja Lahelma-Barnsley is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for the MSc Financial Technology at Manchester Metropolitan University's Business School. She joined MMU in 2019 after freelancing as an associate lecturer and has over 20 years of finance industry experience. Her roles include moderating HMRC professional exams and providing accounting/tax consultancy through her own business established in 2015.

• Qualifications: FCA (Deloitte-trained), FHEA
• Professional Experience: Deloitte, various industry finance roles

Research interests focus on financial technology applications, tax strategies, and professional accounting practices. Her consultancy work spans diverse clients requiring financial management advice.

Awards include dual fellowship status from major professional bodies. She actively engages in continuing professional development across accounting and higher education sectors.