Gemma Gilbert is an accomplished finance professional with a solid background in commercial finance and auditing. As the Head of Commercial Finance for Cognita Schools in the UK, Gemma leads financial strategies and operations to support educational initiatives. Previously, as a Finance Manager in B&M Finance at John Lewis, Gemma managed financial processes and provided insights for business decisions. Earlier experience includes serving as an Executive in Audit & Assurance at KPMG, where Gemma contributed to financial auditing and compliance projects, demonstrating a strong foundation in financial oversight.