CIMA Member and Student Profiles
Discover the people behind the profession through our CIMA profile videos. In this series, members and students share their personal journeys, career experiences, and insights into the real-world impact of management accounting across industries and roles. From early career stories to senior leadership perspectives, these videos showcase the diversity, skills, and values that define the CIMA community, and offer inspiration for anyone interested in where a career in finance can take you.
From Millions to Billions - How CIMA Helped Me Become a Strategic Leader
From managing millions to overseeing billions, she’s built a career where she’s not just reporting numbers, she’s shaping decisions that impact lives across the UK. As a Finance Business Partner at the Department for Education, and a CIMA member, she’s advising senior leaders and ministers, while using her voice to support the next generation.
From Millions to Billions - How CIMA Helped Me Become a Strategic Leader
From managing millions to overseeing billions, she’s built a career where she’s not just reporting numbers, she’s shaping decisions that impact lives across the UK. As a Finance Business Partner at the Department for Education, and a CIMA member, she’s advising senior leaders and ministers, while using her voice to support the next generation.
Maria Shares Her Journey to Becoming a CIMA Member
At our CIMA UK & Ireland New Members Celebration in London, we spoke to Maria Black ACMA, CGMA, who shared her experience of the night, studying CIMA's CGMA Qualification, and becoming a CIMA Member.
Maria Shares Her Journey to Becoming a CIMA Member
At our CIMA UK & Ireland New Members Celebration in London, we spoke to Maria Black ACMA, CGMA, who shared her experience of the night, studying CIMA's CGMA Qualification, and becoming a CIMA Member.
How the CIMA Qualification Changed My Life
"The qualification was such a game changer for me" Kal Ali ACMA, CGMA , Commercial Manager at Ramboll shares his story, including the impact that becoming a member has had on him both professionally and personally and why he is so passionate about the impact the CIMA qualification.
How the CIMA Qualification Changed My Life
"The qualification was such a game changer for me" Kal Ali ACMA, CGMA , Commercial Manager at Ramboll shares his story, including the impact that becoming a member has had on him both professionally and personally and why he is so passionate about the impact the CIMA qualification.
From Aspiration to Achievement – Leena’s CIMA Journey
Leena Dattani, FCMA, CGMA shares her inspiring story of becoming a CIMA Member. In this video, Leena reflects on the challenges she overcame, the lessons she learned, and the impact CIMA has had on her career and confidence. Whether you're just starting out or considering your next step in finance, Leena’s story is a powerful reminder of what’s possible with dedication and the right support.
From Aspiration to Achievement – Leena’s CIMA Journey
Leena Dattani, FCMA, CGMA shares her inspiring story of becoming a CIMA Member. In this video, Leena reflects on the challenges she overcame, the lessons she learned, and the impact CIMA has had on her career and confidence. Whether you're just starting out or considering your next step in finance, Leena’s story is a powerful reminder of what’s possible with dedication and the right support.
From Personal Tragedy to CFO. Matthew’s CIMA Story
Matt Hansard, FCMA, CGMA, shares his journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a CFO in private equity‑backed healthcare businesses. Along the way, he explains how CGMA helped him build a global finance career, why finance is now at the heart of business, and why working with people has been the most rewarding part of his role. An inspiring message for anyone at the start of their career, or wondering what finance can really offer.
From Personal Tragedy to CFO. Matthew’s CIMA Story
Matt Hansard, FCMA, CGMA, shares his journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a CFO in private equity‑backed healthcare businesses. Along the way, he explains how CGMA helped him build a global finance career, why finance is now at the heart of business, and why working with people has been the most rewarding part of his role. An inspiring message for anyone at the start of their career, or wondering what finance can really offer.
How I Became a Finance Business Partner at Network Rail Through CIMA
Inga Vilcane, ACMA, CGMA, shares her inspiring journey, from switching careers to becoming a finance business partner at Network Rail. CIMA gave her the confidence, credibility, and strategic skills to thrive in a dynamic industry and influence key decisions.
How I Became a Finance Business Partner at Network Rail Through CIMA
Inga Vilcane, ACMA, CGMA, shares her inspiring journey, from switching careers to becoming a finance business partner at Network Rail. CIMA gave her the confidence, credibility, and strategic skills to thrive in a dynamic industry and influence key decisions.
Binman to boardroom
Gavin Simpson, ACMA, CGMA shares his incredible journey, starting out as a binman, being diagnosed with autism, and transforming his life to become a Chartered Global Management Accountant with CIMA. His story is one of resilience, self-discovery, and thriving through neurodiversity.
Binman to boardroom
Gavin Simpson, ACMA, CGMA shares his incredible journey, starting out as a binman, being diagnosed with autism, and transforming his life to become a Chartered Global Management Accountant with CIMA. His story is one of resilience, self-discovery, and thriving through neurodiversity.
Finance touches every single aspect of an organisation
"Whatever you are interested in, finance touches every single aspect of an organisation". Carla Rossini, FCMA, CGMA , Chief Operating Officer at LEA Global shares her story, including what being a CIMA member means to her and why she's such an active part of the member community.
Finance touches every single aspect of an organisation
"Whatever you are interested in, finance touches every single aspect of an organisation". Carla Rossini, FCMA, CGMA , Chief Operating Officer at LEA Global shares her story, including what being a CIMA member means to her and why she's such an active part of the member community.
Combining your passion with a career in finance
From a childhood dream of becoming a doctor, to training as a professional musician while studying business and accounting, Diego Trucco, ACMA, CGMA's journey has been anything but conventional. He built a career in arts and cultural management and qualifying as a chartered management accountant was the missing piece of the puzzle.
Combining your passion with a career in finance
From a childhood dream of becoming a doctor, to training as a professional musician while studying business and accounting, Diego Trucco, ACMA, CGMA's journey has been anything but conventional. He built a career in arts and cultural management and qualifying as a chartered management accountant was the missing piece of the puzzle.
Why being a CIMA member has given me the skills to lead
"Being a CIMA member, it's a community that you can easily find your peers and your network, that you can talk about things together, and explore topics together." CIMA member and winner of last year's Finance Business Leader of the Year, Huiming Chen, FCMA, CGMA, shares with us why being a CIMA member equips her with the skills she needs to lead in her organisation, as well as the support it provides her personally.
Why being a CIMA member has given me the skills to lead
"Being a CIMA member, it's a community that you can easily find your peers and your network, that you can talk about things together, and explore topics together." CIMA member and winner of last year's Finance Business Leader of the Year, Huiming Chen, FCMA, CGMA, shares with us why being a CIMA member equips her with the skills she needs to lead in her organisation, as well as the support it provides her personally.
From ACMA, CGMA to AVP at Deutsche Bank – Abrar’s Career Journey
How did Abrar Azad ACMA, CGMA rise to Assistant Vice President at Deutsche Bank? In this video, he shares his journey to becoming a CIMA Member, and the skills that got him there.
From ACMA, CGMA to AVP at Deutsche Bank – Abrar’s Career Journey
How did Abrar Azad ACMA, CGMA rise to Assistant Vice President at Deutsche Bank? In this video, he shares his journey to becoming a CIMA Member, and the skills that got him there.
CIMA, FLP, ADHD and Me
Mandy Ross, ACMA, CGMA, shares how becoming a CIMA Member was a huge milestone, and how the CGMA Finance Leadership Programme (FLP) was a total gamechanger. Studying CIMA's CGMA Qualification via FLP gave Mandy the flexibility she needed to succeed, especially as a neurodivergent learner. Her story is a powerful reminder that with the right tools, anything is possible.
CIMA, FLP, ADHD and Me
Mandy Ross, ACMA, CGMA, shares how becoming a CIMA Member was a huge milestone, and how the CGMA Finance Leadership Programme (FLP) was a total gamechanger. Studying CIMA's CGMA Qualification via FLP gave Mandy the flexibility she needed to succeed, especially as a neurodivergent learner. Her story is a powerful reminder that with the right tools, anything is possible.
Headteacher to HMRC
“The CIMA qualification helped develop the leadership skills I had as a headteacher, but also gave me strong fundamentals of management accounting, financial accounting, and everything else you need to be a well-polished, rounded finance professional” . Paul Gallagher shares why he chose to pursue CIMA after years of working as a headteacher, and how the experience has supported his growth and ambitions.
Headteacher to HMRC
“The CIMA qualification helped develop the leadership skills I had as a headteacher, but also gave me strong fundamentals of management accounting, financial accounting, and everything else you need to be a well-polished, rounded finance professional” . Paul Gallagher shares why he chose to pursue CIMA after years of working as a headteacher, and how the experience has supported his growth and ambitions.
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