Chris Helm

Chris Helm is the CFO for FTSE 250 Hipgnosis Songs Fund, the only music fund on the London Stock Exchange (SONG), with a solid cross-functional expertise in product-focused, rights-managed businesses within the media technology sector.

His experience includes building business plans, raising funds, running finance operations, negotiating deals, and working across the business to deliver strategic goals. Chris possesses holistic knowledge of music, media, and rights management and is known for his effective leadership and strong cross-cultural communication skills.

An inherently collaborative and inquisitive professional, Chris excels in aligning sales, product, and marketing efforts in start-ups to develop coherent and commercial business plans. He has demonstrated the ability to lead complex business acquisitions, optimize post-acquisition revenue, and modernize financial operations by partnering cross-functionally to achieve organizational targets.

With a background in economics and management accounting, Chris earned a BSc Hons in Economics from the University of York and is a qualified member of The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants since 2002. His educational journey also includes studies at Kingswood Schools Southport.

Throughout his career, Chris has held key positions in various organizations, including being the CFO and EVP of Business Development at Hipgnosis Songs Fund Ltd. He has also been involved in roles such as seed investor at IMPOSSIBREW Co., founder and CEO at Inkvite, finance change consultant at PRS for Music, and more.

His technical proficiency encompasses fund-raising schemes, public and private company tax management, foreign exchange and treasury operations, as well as implementing accounting and Business Intelligence systems.

Chris Helm's diverse experiences and strong financial background make him a valuable asset in the music and media industry, especially in roles requiring strategic financial planning, cross-functional collaboration, and innovation.