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London & South East Finance Awards 2024 Shortlist

2024 London & South East Finance Awards

 

Congratulations to all shortlisted individuals and businesses for the 2024 London & South East Finance Awards! The 2024 shortlist is a reflection of the outstanding achievements and dedication of finance professionals and businesses across the region. If you were not shortlisted for the awards this should not deter you from entering again in 2025.

Thank you to the judges that have taken the time to be involved in the 2024 meetings:

  • Guest judges
  • ACCA
  • HSBC
  • CFGI
  • Mills & Reeve
  • Robert Walters 

     

LONDON & SOUTH EAST FINANCE AWARDS 2024 SHORTLIST


RETAIL FINANCE TEAM OF THE YEAR

Awarded to a Retail finance team that has demonstrated excellence in their field, with proven examples of collective successes within the last 12 months. The winning team may have positively impacted the wider business through outstanding achievements in the delivery of projects and encompass an infectious team spirit.

  • DECKERS BRANDS

  • DR MARTENS

  • HEDLEY STUDIOS
  • LK BENNETT

  • ANN SUMMERS

 

FMCG FINANCE TEAM OF THE YEAR 

Awarded to a FMCG finance team that has demonstrated excellence in their field, with proven examples of collective successes within the last 12 months. The winning team may have positively impacted the wider business through outstanding achievements in the delivery of projects and encompass an infectious team spirit.

  • PETLAB CO.

  • BEAVERTOWN BREWERY

  • FUNKIN COCKTAILS


MEDIA & PUBLISHING FINANCE TEAM OF THE YEAR

Awarded to a Media & Publishing finance team that has demonstrated excellence in their field, with proven examples of collective successes within the last 12 months. The winning team may have positively impacted the wider business through outstanding achievements in the delivery of projects and encompass an infectious team spirit.

  • UNTOLD STUDIOS

  • S4 CAPITAL


ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES FINANCE TEAM OF THE YEAR

Awarded to an Energy & Natural Resources finance team that has demonstrated excellence in their field, with proven examples of collective successes within the last 12 months. The winning team may have positively impacted the wider business through outstanding achievements in the delivery of projects and encompass an infectious team spirit.

  • BORR DRILLING MANAGEMENT

  • NALA RENEWABLES
     
  • RESOLUTE MINING

  • TULLOW


TECH, TELCO & FINTECH FINANCE TEAM OF THE YEAR

Awarded to a Tech, Telco, FinTech finance team that has demonstrated excellence in their field, with proven examples of collective successes within the last 12 months. The winning team may have positively impacted the wider business through outstanding achievements in the delivery of projects and encompass an infectious team spirit.

  • ELLIPTIC ENTERPRISES 

  • VFX FINANCIAL 

  • ASSA ABLOY GLOBAL SOLUTIONS UK

  • YOULEND 
  • LEBARA

  • VISA

  • YOTI

  • CONNECT FIBRE


LEISURE & HOSPITALITY FINANCE TEAM OF THE YEAR

Awarded to a Leisure & Hospitality finance team that has demonstrated excellence in their field, with proven examples of collective successes within the last 12 months. The winning team may have positively impacted the wider business through outstanding achievements in the delivery of projects and encompass an infectious team spirit.

  • LONDON MARATHON EVENTS

  • DAVID LLOYD CLUBS

  • REED & MACKAY

  • IAG CARGO

  • BRITISH AIRWAYS
  • MCDONALDS RESTAURANT

  • MOTO HOSPITALITY

  • LONDON STANSTED AIRPORT (part of MAG Group)

  • TUI


PHARMA, HEALTHCARE & LIFE SCIENCES FINANCE TEAM OF THE YEAR

Awarded to a Pharma & Healthcare finance team that has demonstrated excellence in their field, with proven examples of collective successes within the last 12 months. The winning team may have positively impacted the wider business through outstanding achievements in the delivery of projects and encompass an infectious team spirit.

  • DENTAL BEAUTY PARTNERS

  • SYNOX THERAPEUTICS

  • CIRCLE HEALTH GROUP  
  • IMMUNOCORE

  • KINDRED NURSERIES


TAX/TREASURY LEADER OF THE YEAR

This Award will be presented to a Tax or Treasury professional with a demonstrable legacy of delivery within their field. The individual will be rapidly making a name for themselves in the Tax or Treasury world. They will be able to share examples of providing strategic direction to their division and business.  

  • SARAH DOUCH
    Synthomer

  • LEON LUFTIG
    S4 Capital
  • NATALIE TABATABAI
    LRQA

  • MATTHEW FORWOOD
    Petlab Co.


ACCOUNTS RECIEVABLE & CREDIT CONTROL TEAM OF THE YEAR

This award will go to a London or South East based Accounts Receivable/Credit Control Team that has demonstrated excellence in its field. The winning team will have demonstrated collective successes within the last 12 months. The winning team will have positively impacted the wider business through outstanding achievements in the delivery of projects. The team will also embody a positive team spirit.

  • STAYSURE

  • IMMUNOCORE

  • DECKERS BRANDS  
  • TUI GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES

  • FREMANTLE

  • BMI GROUP UK


ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TEAM OF THE YEAR

This award will go to a London or South East based Accounts Payable Team that has demonstrated excellence in its field. The winning team will have demonstrated collective successes within the last 12 months. The winning team will have positively impacted the wider business through outstanding achievements in the delivery of projects. The team will also embody a positive team spirit.

  • HOLLYWOOD BOWL GROUP

  • PETLAB CO.  
  • THE CONRAN SHOP

  • SAVILLS UK


SENIOR FINANCE LEADER OF THE YEAR (LESS THAN £50M TURNOVER)

This Award will be presented to a senior finance leader with a demonstrable legacy of delivering transformation, leadership and an outstanding performance. The winner of this award may have been a pioneer of significant change, made a vital contribution to the leadership of the business and/or led a local finance function that is seen as adding significant value to the business. Examples of job titles which might sit within this category include but are not limited to: Finance Director & Chief Financial Officer.

  • MARIE CHARPENTIER 
    InfoSum

  • JOTHAN WEBB
    Hedley Studios
  • CHARLOTTE CROWLEY
    Xynteo


SENIOR FINANCE LEADER OF THE YEAR (£50M - £200M TURNOVER)

This Award will be presented to a senior finance leader with a demonstrable legacy of delivering transformation, leadership and an outstanding performance. The winner of this award may have been a pioneer of significant change, made a vital contribution to the leadership of the business and/or led a local finance function that is seen as adding significant value to the business. Examples of job titles which might sit within this category include but are not limited to: Finance Director & Chief Financial Officer.

  • OLI LAWSON
    Sigma Sports

  • COLIN STOKES
    Dental Beauty Partners

  • ZOHER HIRJI
    Assa Abloy Global Solutions

  • GAVIN WRIGHT
    Diaverum
  • MARK FROGGATT
    Reed & Mackay

  • TONY MORREALE
    Petlab Co.

  • STEPHEN LANE
    Xtrac

  • TOM LEWIS
    Xeinadin


SENIOR FINANCE LEADER OF THE YEAR (OVER £200M TURNOVER)

This Award will be presented to a senior finance leader with a demonstrable legacy of delivering transformation, leadership and an outstanding performance. The winner of this award may have been a pioneer of significant change, made a vital contribution to the leadership of the business and/or led a local finance function that is seen as adding significant value to the business. Examples of job titles which might sit within this category include but are not limited to: Finance Director & Chief Financial Officer.

  • VICTORIA TORLINI
    Deckers Brands

  • VAN DO
    Visa

  • CHARYA DE SILVA
    North Technology Group

  • LARNA ROBERTS
    McDonalds Restaurant


FINANCE LEADER OF THE YEAR (LESS THAN £50M TURNOVER)

This Award will be presented to a finance leader with a demonstrable legacy of delivery in financial performance, leadership and management. The winning individual may have been a pioneer of significant change, made a vital contribution to the leadership of the business and/or led a local finance function that is seen as adding significant value to the business. Examples of job titles which might sit within this category include but are not limited to: Financial Controller & Head of Finance

  • ELLIE WONG
    Seventeen Group

  • LEWIS PAUL WEST
    Lavanda

  • KATE WILLIAMS
    Vegetarian Express


FINANCE LEADER OF THE YEAR (£50M - £200M TURNOVER)

This Award will be presented to a finance leader with a demonstrable legacy of delivery in financial performance, leadership and management. The winning individual may have been a pioneer of significant change, made a vital contribution to the leadership of the business and/or led a local finance function that is seen as adding significant value to the business. Examples of job titles which might sit within this category include but are not limited to: Financial Controller & Head of Finance

  • EMILY FORAN
    Sigma Sports

  • GEORGE KOUKOUMPANIS
    Petlab Co.
     
  • STEVE CHARTER
    BMI Group UK

  • TATIANA SOLODOVNIKOVA
    Carpmaels & Ransford


FINANCE LEADER OF THE YEAR (OVER £200M TURNOVER)

This Award will be presented to a finance leader with a demonstrable legacy of delivery in financial performance, leadership and management. The winning individual may have been a pioneer of significant change, made a vital contribution to the leadership of the business and/or led a local finance function that is seen as adding significant value to the business. Examples of job titles which might sit within this category include but are not limited to: Financial Controller & Head of Finance

  • DANIEL PERIAGO RODRIGUEZ
    Deckers Brands

  • CHARLES WADSWORTH
    British Airways

  • HANNAH WASHINGTON
    StaySure
  • JONATHAN SIMONS
    GXO

  • JAMES MCINTYRE
    RSA Insurance

  • MICHELE TAGLIATTI
    Liquid Intelligent Technologies



FINANCE TRANSFORMATION & CHANGE (OVER £200M TURNOVER)

The Finance Transformation & Change award will be presented to a team that has demonstrated the successful delivery and/or implementation of activities leading to the improvement or growth of its organisation. This can be demonstrated through a range of activities with examples including (though not limited to) transformation projects, system upgrades, development of people and their careers and process re-engineering. 

  • LONDON STANSTED AIRPORT (part of MAG Group)

  • RSA INSURANCE

  • DANONE

  • MOTO HOSPITALITY
     
  • XPO LOGISTICS

  • TULLOW

  • COLT DATA CENTRE SERVICES


FINANCE TRANSFORMATION & CHANGE (UP TO £200M TURNOVER)

The Finance Transformation & Change award will be presented to a team that has demonstrated the successful delivery and/or implementation of activities leading to the improvement or growth of its organisation. This can be demonstrated through a range of activities with examples including (though not limited to) transformation projects, system upgrades, development of people and their careers and process re-engineering. 

  • YOULEND

  • ASSA ABLOY GLOBAL SOLUTIONS
  • 8X8 UK

  • CELL & GENE THERAPY CATAPULT



RISING STAR OF THE YEAR (NON/PART QUALIFIED) - SOUTH EAST

Presented to the most passionate, driven and delivery focused non or part-qualified finance professional in the market. The winner of the non/part-qualified award will be a finance professional with less than 8 years of experience. They will have provided examples of high achievement and outperforming their peer group.

  • EZGI ILELI
    Moto Hospitality

  • DARIA JAKUBAS
    Hedley Studios
  • KATIE MALLAGHAN
    Moto Hospitality

  • CHARLIE TURTON
    Synthomer


RISING STAR OF THE YEAR (NON/PART QUALIFIED) - LONDON

Presented to the most passionate, driven and delivery focused non or part-qualified finance professional in the market. The winner of the non/part-qualified award will be a finance professional with less than 8 years of experience. They will have provided examples of high achievement and outperforming their peer group.

  • WILL SAUNDERS
    British Airways

  • WILLEM EVERSTEAD
    British Airways

  • SU MON MON SAN
    Petlab Co.

  • MARK SANSOM
    McDonalds Restaurant

  • KELVIN GRIFFITHS
    McDonalds Restaurant

  • JENNA BREHME
    Cell & Gene Therapy Catapult
  • RAE PHILLIPS
    Deckers Brands

  • JORDAN CRITCHLOW
    Deckers Brands

  • CAITLAN CLARKE
    Savills UK

  • SUNNY YANG
    EY

  • SHEJLA BENDAJ
    ersg

 


RISING STAR OF THE YEAR (QUALIFIED)

Presented to the most passionate, driven and delivery focused qualified finance professional in the market. The winner of the qualified award will be a finance professional with less than 5 years of post-qualified experience. They will have provided examples of high achievement and outperforming their peer group.

  • RICHARD CHEUNG
    British Airways

  • ELISA COMINELLI
    Checkout.com

  • ASHLEIGH WRIGHT
    Hollywood Bowl Group

  • CHEYNEY TRAVIS
    The Restaurant Group

  • TARA GODDARD
    British Airways
  • LAURA MCGARVEY
    McDonalds Restaurant

  • HARRIET WALTERS
    Moto Hospitality

  • NADYA OLATH
    Synthomer

  • HANNAH PLACE
    Connect Fibre

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