With 10 years in education, this candidate has built a solid background as a Management Accountant. Their recent work has included building forecasts, partnering with managers and preparing management reports, with regular responsibility for cost analysis and business partnering. They are comfortable using Oracle, SAP and Excel, and are confident learning new systems when processes or reporting requirements change. Colleagues would describe them as commercially minded, proactive and solutions focused, with a consistent focus on accuracy, follow-through and clear communication. One of their stronger recent contributions involved work that identified cost savings, while they also contributed to initiatives that created clearer management dashboards. They are used to working with managers, colleagues and external stakeholders, and can adjust their communication style depending on the audience and urgency of the issue. The candidate is particularly strong in forecasting and budgeting, and tends to approach problems by understanding the detail first before deciding on a practical next step. They have also had exposure to healthcare, giving them a useful ability to adapt to different operating environments, systems and stakeholder expectations. They are now looking for a role offering a mix of autonomy and support. In their next move, work that offers more visible impact is an important consideration. They work best in environments where responsibilities are well defined but there is still room to take initiative. In interview, they present as considered and straightforward, with a preference for giving practical examples rather than overstating their experience.