Catherine Illien
About Catherine Illien
Catherine Illien serves as the Finance Director for VISTRA in the Channel Islands, a position she has held since 2020. She has a background in financial management, having previously worked in various roles including Financial Controller at both VISTRA and Crestbridge, as well as a Senior Assurance Associate at PwC.
Work at Vistra
Catherine Illien has been serving as the Finance Director for the Channel Islands at Vistra since 2020. In this role, she oversees financial operations and strategic financial planning for the region. Prior to her current position, she worked as the Financial Controller at Vistra in Jersey for five months in 2019. During her tenure, she contributed to financial management and reporting processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency within the organization. Additionally, she briefly held the position of Finance Director at Vistra for six months in 2020, further solidifying her expertise in financial leadership within the company.
Previous Experience
Before joining Vistra, Catherine Illien worked as a Financial Controller at Crestbridge from 2017 to 2019. In this capacity, she managed financial reporting and compliance, playing a key role in the financial health of the organization. Her career began at PwC, where she served as a Senior Assurance Associate from 2007 to 2013. During her six years at PwC in Jersey, she gained extensive experience in audit and assurance services, which laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in financial management.
Education and Expertise
Catherine Illien possesses a strong background in finance and accounting, supported by her extensive experience in various financial roles. Her expertise includes financial reporting, compliance, and strategic financial planning. The combination of her roles at Vistra, Crestbridge, and PwC has equipped her with the skills necessary to navigate complex financial environments and contribute to organizational success.