2018 Finance Awards North West Shortlist
Congratulations to all shortlisted nominees for the 2018 awards. The quality of applications and nominations was phenomenal in 2018. If you were not shortlisted for the awards, this should not deter you from applying again in 2019.
The below shortlist provides an example of the outstanding achievements and dedication of finance professionals and businesses across the North West. It was an honour celebrating these achievements with all of the shortlisted professionals and celebrating the winners on Thursday 11th October 2018 at Manchester Cathedral.
Due to the exceptional quality of our nominees, those who made the shortlist scored an average of at least 65% across the judging panel:
- ICAEW Manchester
- RSM
- The Growth Company
- Robert Walters
- Industry guest judge - find out more.
Engage with North West businesses participating in the awards with one of our bespoke drinks or sponsorship packages - please contact jennifer.thorn@robertwalters.com for more information.
FINANCE AWARDS NORTH WEST 2018 SHORTLIST:
FINANCE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (LESS THAN £25 MILLION TURNOVER)
This is awarded to the Finance Director (less than £25 million turnover) with a demonstrable legacy of delivery in financial performance, leadership and management.
- CHRIS WILLIAMS
MoneyPlus Group
- JOHN HAMMOND
East Coast Concepts Ltd
- CHRIS BIRD
Adlib
- MATTHEW HANSON
Aquam
FINANCE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (£25-100 MILLION TURNOVER)
This is awarded to the Finance Director (£25-100 million turnover) with a demonstrable legacy of delivery in financial performance, leadership and management.
- DANIEL ORWIN
Franke
- RUSS SHAW
Driver Group plc
- TINA CARSWELL
Flair Rugs
- CARMEL CHAMBERS
Stockport Homes
FINANCE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (MORE THAN £100 MILLION TURNOVER)
This is warded to the Finance Director (more then £100 million turnover) with a demonstrable legacy of delivery in financial performance, leadership and management.
- MICHAEL HUGHES
EG Group
- PHILIP LANIGAN
Styles & Wood Group plc
- ERICA INGHAM
Mediacom
- JULIE CHARGE
University of Salford
RISING STAR OF THE YEAR
This is presented to the most passionate, driven and delivery focused non-qualified or part-qualified professional in the market.
- STEPHEN WATTON
Schawk
- HANNAH EVANS
United Utilities
- KELLY FITZGERALD
Bibby Distribution
- DAVID ADDISON
Fourteen IP Communications Limited
RISING STAR OF THE YEAR - QUALIFIED
This is presented to the most passionate, driven and delivery focused qualified finance professional in the market.
- JOHN MACDONALD
Barclays
- ELIZABETH SHORE
BA CityFlyer
- CHRISTOPHER STARR
LF Europe Ltd
FINANCE TEAM OF THE YEAR (SMALL - UP TO 5 MEMBERS) - GREATER MANCHESTER
The Finance Team of the Year (small - up to 5 people) in a Greater Manchester business will demonstrate excellence in the field, with proven examples of collective successes within the last 12 months.
- SODEXO
- FOURTEEN IP COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED
- EAGLE EYE SOLUTIONS GROUP
FINANCE TEAM OF THE YEAR (SMALL - UP TO 5 MEMBERS) - NORTH WEST
The Finance Team of the Year (small - up to 5 people) will demonstrate excellence in the field, with proven examples of collective successes within the last 12 months. This category excludes Greater Manchester based businesses.
- METAMARK UK LIMITED
- THE WESTGROVE GROUP
- WS TRANSPORTATION LTD
- THE MERE GOLF RESORT & SPA
- EUROPEAN METAL RECYCLING LIMITED
FINANCE TEAM OF THE YEAR (MEDIUM - 6-19 MEMBERS)
The Finance Team of the Year (medium - 6-19 members) will demonstrate excellence in the field, with proven examples of collective successes within the last 12 months.
- AUTOCAB
- UNILEVER
- AQUAM
- MONEYPLUS GROUP
FINANCE TEAM OF THE YEAR (LARGE - 20+ MEMBERS)
The Finance Team of the Year (large - 20+ members) will demonstrate excellence in the field, with proven examples of collective successes within the last 12 months.
- BRAND ADDITION
- AO.COM
- NCC GROUP
- UNITED UTILITIES
- MEDIACOM
MENTOR OF THE YEAR
This award recognises the crucial role mentors play in shaping a young person's success and the outstanding support mentors provide young finance professionals, helping them achieve their career aspirations.
- JOHN LOUGHLIN
Reed in Partnership
- TRACEY MAYALL
Bibby Distribution
SHARED SERVICE CENTRE OF THE YEAR
This award will go to a Shared Service Centre based in the North West and will be measured against the strength of business processes and people focus.
- NRL GROUP LTD
- THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP
- HILTI
BUSINESS GROWTH AWARD
The winner of this award will be an innovative organisation that has achieved financial success due to the direct impact of the accounting and finance team.
- EAGLE EYE SOLUTIONS GROUP
- FLETCHERS SOLICITORS
- FOURTEEN IP COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED
INTERIM FINANCE PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by PayStream
The winner of this award will have positively impacted the business during a short-term tenure.
- JEREMY HARTLEY
- ANDREW SPEED
- KEELEY BUCKLEY
Awards Partners
