Chris Helson

Chris Helson is an experienced finance professional currently serving as Head of Finance in Technology at Ocado Group since April 2019, where responsibilities include leading finance teams to support commercial decision-making and enhance operations in a rapidly evolving online grocery retail environment. Prior roles at Ocado included Senior Finance Manager positions for Client Services and Solutions, where Chris added commercial value and developed client profitability reports. Previous experience includes serving as Commercial Finance Manager at Vitaco Health Group and Senior Finance Analyst at Lion. Chris began a career in finance at McDonald's, holding multiple roles that included Real Estate Accountant and Senior Franchise Accountant, and first worked as an Audit Senior at Venthams Chartered Accountants. Educational qualifications include FCA and ACA from ICAEW, along with a BA (Hons) in History from the University of Liverpool.