Chris Atherton

Chris Atherton is a Senior Finance Business Partner at TransPennine Express since October 2021, providing financial support for major projects and strategic initiatives while facilitating finance transformation activities. Previous experience includes roles as Finance & Efficiencies Manager at TransPennine Express and Group Commercial Accountant at Gray Dawes Group, where impactful financial reporting and process improvements were achieved. Prior positions at Thomas Cook Airlines Limited included various accounting roles, encompassing revenue accounting, financial transaction processing, and leading accounting transitions. Chris also held project-based finance roles at Premier Foods and Republic (Retail) Ltd, focusing on finance transformations and project management. Educational background includes a BSc in Business Information Systems from The University of Salford.