Helen Lillistone
About Helen Lillistone
Helen Lillistone serves as the Group Financial Controller at Velocys in Oxford, England, a position she has held since 2020. With extensive experience in finance, she previously worked in various senior roles at Shire and began her career at Crowe Clark Whitehill LLP.
Work at Velocys
Helen Lillistone has served as the Group Financial Controller at Velocys since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company, which is based in Oxford, England. Her tenure at Velocys has lasted for four years, during which she has contributed to the financial management and strategic planning of the organization.
Previous Experience at Shire
Before joining Velocys, Helen Lillistone held multiple positions at Shire, a biopharmaceutical company. She worked as the Corporate Projects Senior Finance Director from 2016 to 2018, and prior to that, she served as the Head of European Finance Operations and Senior Finance Director from 2012 to 2016. Her career at Shire also included roles as International Finance Business Partner, Director Group Reporting, and International Finance Operations Director, spanning from 1998 to 2012.
Early Career at Crowe Clark Whitehill LLP
Helen began her career as an Audit Senior at Crowe Clark Whitehill LLP, where she worked from 1994 to 1997. This role provided her with foundational experience in auditing and financial analysis, which contributed to her subsequent positions in finance and corporate management.
Education and Expertise
Helen Lillistone studied at the University of Southampton, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from 1991 to 1994. Her educational background has equipped her with the analytical skills and knowledge necessary for her roles in finance and corporate governance.