Senior Associate – Health System Finance & Cost Efficiency

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James Rimmer

James Rimmer is a former NHS Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director with over 20 years of experience leading large-scale health and care organizations. He has overseen more than £2.8 billion in healthcare spending across the UK, delivering £176 million in efficiencies and securing £100 million in pooled health and social care funding. His leadership during COVID-19 included recovery plans that restored essential services. James has advised the CFO of NHS England and co-chaired a national committee overseeing over £100 billion in healthcare funding. He is known for designing system-wide strategies that improve population health while maintaining financial stability. Now a consultant at ERA Group, James helps global organizations uncover hidden profit and fix leaking margins, regularly delivering cost savings of over 15%. His work spans sectors from rail freight to retail, and he is recognized for his clear thinking, collaborative leadership, and practical financial insights. As a LinkedIn Top Voice, he shares real-world solutions to today’s financial pressures. Our Team