Shell Group Plc carried out a survey of
CIMA-trained staff, to understand how the qualification’s syllabus aligns with
the company’s required competences in its growing business concerns.
In order to achieve this, Shell provided CIMA
with the competences it needs for the various roles in its finance function.
Out of 42 competences, the CIMA syllabus covered 27, at its basic level, which matched
about 65 per cent of Shell’s expectations.
Key findings indicate that CIMA trained staff
are more likely to be externally focused and quick acting. These are two of the
five behaviours introduced in 2009 by Peter Vose, during his tenure as CEO of
Shell.
In addition, CIMA trained staff are just as
likely as the others to be commercially orientated. They also scored highly on ‘value
simplicity’ and ‘goal orientated’.The Shell study therefore concluded that the
CIMA syllabus could form a basis for delivering high value to its operations.
This is just one of the many case studies
that have been carried out regarding the contribution of CIMA trained staff to
the viability of businesses operations at all levels.
Management accountants are equipped with a wide variety of skills which
makes them highly employable. Their role in the organisation puts them at the
heart of the business. By helping people and businesses to succeed, CIMA is the
first choice for employers.
CIMA, the Chartered Institute of Management
Accountants, is the world’s largest and leading professional body of
management accountants. CIMA supports over 227,000 members and students in 179 countries.
Phil Sanderson on working at Shell, and the CIMA
qualification (https://www.
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