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Christine Hellings is a highly experienced finance professional with expertise in various sectors. Christine'smost recent role was as the Head of Finance and Commercial at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry. Prior to that, they held the position of Head of Secretariat Government Shared Services at the Cabinet Office. Christine has also worked at the Government Internal Audit Agency as a Professional Assistant to the Head of Profession and as a Senior Auditor. Christine has a background in academia and worked at the University of South Wales as a Senior Lecturer and ICAEW Course Leader. Christine started their career as an Auditor at the Wales Audit Office and later worked as a Company Accountant at Keddie Saucemasters and as a Broking Accountant and Assistant Manager Insurance and Investments at Lloyds TSB Insurance.

Christine Hellings FCCA PGCertHE FHEA has a diverse education history. In 1989 to 1991, they attended the University of Wales Newport and obtained a HND degree in Business and Finance. Following this, from 2004 to 2007, they pursued a degree in Accountancy (ACCA) at the same university. In 2009 to 2010, they furthered their education at the University of South Wales, earning a Post Graduate Certificate in Developing Professional Practice in Higher Education with a focus on teaching. Currently, Christine is pursuing a Master of Philosophy (MPhil)/PhD degree in Corporate Governance and Audit at the University of Portsmouth, starting in 2011.