James Rimmer MBA FCMA MCIPS

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Senior Associate – Health System Finance & Cost Efficiency at Emica Consulting

Greater Southampton Area, United Kingdom

Overview

James Rimmer is a seasoned financial leader and former NHS CFO with over 20 years of experience managing multi-billion pound budgets. Now a consultant, he helps organizations uncover significant savings in their overheads. He holds a Fellowship from CIMA and an MBA from Solent University.

He is a member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, contributing his perspective to global thought leadership on management. He also serves on the Bank of Englands Citizens Forum, providing insights into the economy.

Unique fact: He was invited to the Queens Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in recognition of his leadership in public service.

Personality Overview

Early Adopter

Fast But Thoughtful

Goal-Oriented

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Healthcare Finance
Spent nearly two decades in the UK's NHS, rising to CFO and Managing Director, overseeing budgets of up to £2.8bn and delivering over £200m in savings.
Cost Optimization
His entire career is focused on helping large organizations reduce indirect costs and find hidden profit in overheads, a core part of his current consulting work.
Sustainable Procurement
Serves as an Ambassador for The Sustainable Procurement Pledge and holds a certification in ethical procurement, indicating a professional focus on sustainability in supply chains.

Media Appearances

James has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2025
Senior Associate – Health System Finance & Cost Efficiency at Emica Consulting
1-2024 - 12-2025
Member - Bank of England Citizens’ Forum at Bank of England
1-2024 - 12-2025
Member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council at Harvard Business Review
4-2023
Ambassador at The Sustainable Procurement Pledge
7-2022 - 7-2022
Author - Learning From History to Navigate the Choppy Waters of Recession and Thrive at Expense Reduction Analysts – EMEA

Education

Fellowship from CIMA
2008 - 2010
Master of Business Administration - MBA from Solent University

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Insights For Selling To James

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with James is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from James

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will James move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can James take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And James

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