Qualification Content Lead - Management Accounting and Performance Management

F.J. WILSON; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional accountancy body seeks a Qualification Content Lead for Management Accounting and Performance Management. This role involves overseeing syllabus and assessment development to ensure qualifications are innovative and relevant. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to influence professional education globally.

Benefits

Up to 9% employer pension contribution

Private healthcare

Flexitime

Leave

Qualifications

• Expertise in Management Accounting and Performance Management.
• Experience in syllabus setting and assessment development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative syllabus content and learning outcomes.
• Lead assessment development ensuring high-quality exams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain qualification standards.

Skills

Management Accounting

Performance Management

Communication

Project Management

Relationship Building

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Qualification Content Lead - Management Accounting and Performance Management

Qualification Content Lead – Management Accounting and Performance Management

Are you passionate about, and a technical subject-matter expert in, Management Accounting and Performance Management?

Do you have the experience to design and develop high-quality syllabus content and assessments that meet global industry standards?

Are you a fully qualified accountant?

Are you looking for a role where you can have a significant impact and play a key part in ensuring qualifications remain innovative, relevant, and future-ready?

Would you relish the opportunity to lead the development of interactive learning modules and support products tailored to learners and education providers?

If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you.

Our client

We are working with the world’s most forward-thinking professional accountancy body.

Our client has a thriving global community of 252,500 members and 526,000 future members across 180 countries. They are committed to innovation, excellence, and upholding the highest professional and ethical values.

We are proud to partner with our client to find a Qualification Content Lead (Management Accounting and Performance Management) for an 18-month fixed-term contract, due to increased project demands.

The role

The ‘Qualification Content Lead’ (QCL) oversees the development of syllabuses and assessments, ensuring the external examining team delivers innovative, relevant, and rigorous qualifications for future and current members worldwide.

The QCL works alongside technical specialists in areas such as tax, audit & assurance, financial reporting, etc.

As the QCL for Management Accounting and Performance Management, your expertise will help shape the future of professional qualifications, ensuring the development of future-ready finance professionals.

In this role, you will influence professional education and qualifications, working within a diverse, innovative team embracing new learning methods and technologies.

Key facts:

• Full-time, fixed-term contract – 18 months
• Starting salary up to £70,000 (outside London) and £75,000 (London)
• The role supports a 'digital first' approach, primarily home-based with occasional travel to London or Glasgow offices. London or Glasgow residents may work from the office if preferred.
• Benefits include up to 9% employer pension contribution, private healthcare, flexitime, and leave.
• Note: Applications from candidates with up to 3 months' notice are welcome, despite the 18-month contract.

Key responsibilities:

• Serve as the subject matter expert in Management Accounting and Performance Management, developing innovative syllabus content and learning outcomes.
• Lead assessment development, ensuring high-quality exams aligned with learning objectives and regulatory standards.
• Oversee the creation of interactive learning modules and resources for learners and providers.
• Keep syllabus content current with industry trends, legislative changes, and technological advancements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders including examiners and education providers to maintain qualification standards.
• Ensure all materials and assessments are accurate, high-quality, and delivered on schedule.
• Lead marking standardisation meetings, providing guidance on exam content and evaluation criteria.
• Represent the organization at external meetings, conferences, and examiner standardisation events.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Expertise in Management Accounting and Performance Management
• Experience in syllabus setting and assessment development
• Experience in developing learning content and technical materials
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Word and Excel

Interested?

For a confidential discussion, contact Fiona Wilson at 0203 195 3600 or via email at [e-mail].

Please submit your application early, as the vacancy may close before the deadline if sufficient applications are received.

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We promote diversity and encourage applications from all community sections. Qualifications and experience are indicative; we consider candidates with comparable qualifications and experience.