Chris Magri
Head Of Commercial Finance at Vax Ltd- Claim this Profile
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Billie O'Connor
Chris joined Selfridges at a time when a huge amount of change and uncertainty was taking place - in the market and in the Finance department as we were making sure we were set up for the future. This meant a time of vacancies, and finding the right people, a time of even tighter than normal deadlines, and quite a high degree of pressure to ensure the business did the best for it's customers. Chris has the most calm approach even in moments of high tension, which is a really important skill. He kept a team focussed and calm, and found a great balance between delivery but also being realistic about deliverables and the art of the possible. He was also really approachable and well liked by the team for his openess to explain some of the complex B&M margin movements, or unravel areas like promotional planning, stock into sale, or direct shipping. He brought insight into the margin calculations, and built some great relationships with the Buying & Merchandising Teams. I would work with Chris again and would recommend him to any business.
Billie O'Connor
Chris joined Selfridges at a time when a huge amount of change and uncertainty was taking place - in the market and in the Finance department as we were making sure we were set up for the future. This meant a time of vacancies, and finding the right people, a time of even tighter than normal deadlines, and quite a high degree of pressure to ensure the business did the best for it's customers. Chris has the most calm approach even in moments of high tension, which is a really important skill. He kept a team focussed and calm, and found a great balance between delivery but also being realistic about deliverables and the art of the possible. He was also really approachable and well liked by the team for his openess to explain some of the complex B&M margin movements, or unravel areas like promotional planning, stock into sale, or direct shipping. He brought insight into the margin calculations, and built some great relationships with the Buying & Merchandising Teams. I would work with Chris again and would recommend him to any business.
Billie O'Connor
Chris joined Selfridges at a time when a huge amount of change and uncertainty was taking place - in the market and in the Finance department as we were making sure we were set up for the future. This meant a time of vacancies, and finding the right people, a time of even tighter than normal deadlines, and quite a high degree of pressure to ensure the business did the best for it's customers. Chris has the most calm approach even in moments of high tension, which is a really important skill. He kept a team focussed and calm, and found a great balance between delivery but also being realistic about deliverables and the art of the possible. He was also really approachable and well liked by the team for his openess to explain some of the complex B&M margin movements, or unravel areas like promotional planning, stock into sale, or direct shipping. He brought insight into the margin calculations, and built some great relationships with the Buying & Merchandising Teams. I would work with Chris again and would recommend him to any business.
Billie O'Connor
Chris joined Selfridges at a time when a huge amount of change and uncertainty was taking place - in the market and in the Finance department as we were making sure we were set up for the future. This meant a time of vacancies, and finding the right people, a time of even tighter than normal deadlines, and quite a high degree of pressure to ensure the business did the best for it's customers. Chris has the most calm approach even in moments of high tension, which is a really important skill. He kept a team focussed and calm, and found a great balance between delivery but also being realistic about deliverables and the art of the possible. He was also really approachable and well liked by the team for his openess to explain some of the complex B&M margin movements, or unravel areas like promotional planning, stock into sale, or direct shipping. He brought insight into the margin calculations, and built some great relationships with the Buying & Merchandising Teams. I would work with Chris again and would recommend him to any business.
Experience
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Vax Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Head Of Commercial Finance
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Jan 2021 - Present
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Selfridges
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Finance Manager - Buying and Merchandising
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Sep 2019 - Oct 2020
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Pentland Brands
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United Kingdom
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Apparel & Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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Head Of Finance
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Apr 2018 - Sep 2019
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Hobbs London
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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300 - 400 Employee
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Head of Commercial Finance (Interim)
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Jan 2018 - Apr 2018
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Next Ltd
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Türkiye
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International Trade and Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance Manager - Online
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Aug 2016 - Nov 2017
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Jewson
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United Kingdom
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Wholesale Building Materials
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700 & Above Employee
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Regional Financial Controller
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Mar 2014 - Aug 2016
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DHL
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Germany
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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700 & Above Employee
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Finance Manager
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Sep 2012 - Mar 2014
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Finance Graduate Scheme
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Sep 2010 - Aug 2012
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Education
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2013 - 2013
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
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2007 - 2010
Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Econ, Economics and Finance
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