How can finance play a role in guiding strategic choices that deliver sustainable outcomes across economic, environmental, and societal dimensions?

On September 23, 2025, the University of Manchester China Centre will host an MSc Financial Management Masterclass, featuring Jonathan Clark from Alliance Manchester Business School. In this keynote session, Jonathan will share insights into how finance can support strategic decision-making, achieve sustainable outcomes, and help organizations build more resilient competitive advantages.

Hightlights

• Authentic Classroom Experience – Learn directly from a leading international scholar and experience the original teaching style of Alliance Manchester Business School.
• Cutting-edge Perspectives – Explore how finance drives strategy and sustainability Networking Opportunities – Connect with professionals and leaders across diverse industries in Shanghai.
• Programme Insights – Gain first-hand knowledge of the University of Manchester’s MSc Financial Management programme and its global learning approach.

Join the Masterclass

Date & Time：September 23, 2025 | 19:00 – 21:00 (Check-in from 18:30)

Venue：The University of Manchester China Centre, Shanghai

Free Admission – Register via the QR code on the event poster. A confirmation letter will be sent by email upon successful registration.

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About the Speaker

Prof. Jonathan Clark

A qualified Accountant and an MBA graduate of Henley Management College, Jonathan has 30 years of commercial experience as a Managing Director and Finance Director in the Property Development, Construction, Luxury-Retail & Nightime economies of the UK and internationally based organisations.

Experienced in entrepreneurial and independent environments with visionary and pioneering approaches to organisational-development, Jonathan combines a mix of commercial and socially focused energy into the world of finance.

Impacting student engagement, supporting under-represented groups, and shining a light on financial-management for use within the public-services are Jonathan's motivations for working in academia.

Agenda

18:30 - 19:00 Registration

19:00 - 19:10 Opening Remarks

19:10 - 19:50 Masterclass

19:50 - 20:10 Q&A

20:10 - 21:00 MSc Financial Management Info Session & Mingle