Emmah Gimani
About Emmah Gimani
Emmah Gimani is the Group Finance Manager at Procter & Gamble, with a background in finance leadership and risk management.
Current Title: Group Finance Manager
Emmah Gimani currently holds the position of Group Finance Manager at Procter & Gamble. In this role, she is responsible for leading financial operations and overseeing financial strategy across multiple regions, with a special focus on internal controls, risk management, and governance for the African Sub-Saharan markets. She actively integrates operational risk management into strategic business processes and key decision-making.
Previous Role at BP
Emmah Gimani previously worked at BP in London, England, where she served as the Management Information Reporting Manager from 2005 to 2007. During her tenure, she was responsible for handling management information systems and reporting, which supported the firm's decision-making and strategic planning processes.
Educational Background
Emmah Gimani holds a Master of Business Administration degree, achieved in a one-year program from 2006 to 2007. Additionally, she completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting from Rhodes University, where she studied from 1994 to 1998. Her educational background lays a strong foundation for her expertise in finance and accounting.
Achievements in Financial Leadership
Emmah Gimani has led significant financial leadership initiatives, including cost savings projects that resulted in over 10% savings in the supply chain. She also served as the finance leader for an SAP system upgrade project, overseeing implementation and user training. These contributions underscore her ability to drive financial efficiency and technological enhancement within organizations.
Risk Leadership and Business Continuity
In her current role, Emmah Gimani also provides risk leadership to support business strategic objectives in the Sub-Saharan region. She has developed and tested business continuity management plans to ensure organizational resilience. Her expertise includes integrating operational risk management into strategic business processes, which helps maintain the company’s agility and preparedness in the face of emerging risks.