Chris Gibbs

Chris Gibbs has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Starting in 2008, they worked as a Practice Manager at Eastside Dental Centre. In 2010, they moved on to work as an E-Marketing Project Manager at Kinghams Ltd. They then joined Logica (now part of CGI) as a Pre-Sales Consultant, followed by a role as a Business Consultant working on client projects for Shell and Maersk. From 2012 to 2016, Chris worked at CGI, initially as a Financial Analyst for a multi-year outsourcing deal and then as a Senior Financial Analyst and Lead Project Accountant for CGI's largest Public Sector program. They then joined Arcadis as a Finance Business Partner supporting the Infrastructure and Industry Sector. In 2017, they transitioned to GoCompare, where they held roles as a Finance Business Partner and subsequently as a Senior Finance Business Partner for FP&A. From 2021 to 2023, Chris worked at the RAC as a Senior Finance Business Partner, focusing on acquisitions, SMR, SME, EVs, and later on as a Senior Finance Business Partner for marketing, SME, and EVs. Currently, they hold the position of Head of Finance at Wagonex, a company that offers all-inclusive automotive subscriptions.

Chris Gibbs completed their education in a chronological manner, starting with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from Swansea University, which they obtained between 2004 and 2007. Following this, they pursued a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Management with a specialization in Finance, also at Swansea University, from 2007 to 2008.

In 2012, Chris enrolled at BPP University, where they completed the CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) Certificate in Business Accounting (CIMA Cert BA). The same year, they also obtained a BCS Certificate in Business Analysis Practice from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.

Continuing their studies at BPP University, Chris earned the CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting (CIMA Dip MA) in May 2013. Chris followed this with the completion of the CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting (CIMA Adv Dip MA) in May 2014.

Chris's educational journey concluded in 2015 at BPP University, where they obtained a CIMA qualification in Accounting, solidifying their knowledge in this field.

Furthermore, Chris has achieved several additional certifications, including ACMA, CGMA from CIMA in October 2016.