London & South East Finance Awards 2026 Shortlist

2026 London & South East Finance Awards

Congratulations to all shortlisted individuals and businesses for the 2026 London & South East Finance Awards! The 2026 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 2027.

Thank you to the judges that have taken the time to be involved in the 2026 meetings:

Guest judges
ACCA
HSBC
CFGI
Mills & Reeve
Aon
Robert Walters

LONDON & SOUTH EAST FINANCE AWARDS 2026 SHORTLIST

ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES FINANCE TEAM OF THE YEAR

Awarded to a 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.

LIFEZONE METALS
ØRSTED
NESO

FINANCIAL SERVICES FINANCE TEAM OF THE YEAR

Awarded to a Financial Services 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.

VIDA BANK LTD
OBERON INVESTMENTS GROUP
PAY ZILCH

BUSINESS SERVICES FINANCE TEAM OF THE YEAR

This award will go to a London or South East based Business Services Finance 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.

GXO
BOLD SECURITY GROUP
IG DESIGN GROUP PLC

EARLY YEARS ALLIANCE
SOLUS (LONDON)
SYSCO GB LTD

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.

THE ROYAL AIR FORCE CLUB

IAG LOYALTY
ARAMARK UK

BIG CHILL GROUP
WHITBREAD
THE CHANCERY ROSEWOOD

PHARMA & HEALTHCARE FINANCE TEAM OF THE YEAR

This award will go to a London or South East based Pharma or Healthcare Finance 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.

BRITANNIA PHARMACEUTICALS
INHEALTH
CELL & GENE THERAPY

PHYSITRACK PLC
SYNTHOMER
INTEGRUM CARE GROUP

MEDIA, MARKETING & ENTERTAINMENT FINANCE TEAM OF THE YEAR

Awarded to a Media, Marketing or Entertertainment 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.

AEG PRESENTS
UNTOLD STUDIOS LTD
BALLER LEAGUE

PROPERTY & REAL ESTATE FINANCE TEAM OF THE YEAR

Awarded to a property & real estate 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.

RAFTER GROUP
OLYMPIA

RETAIL & FMCG FINANCE TEAM OF THE YEAR

Awarded to a Retail & 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.

DEMELLIER
FEVERTREE
LAWSONS MERCHANT GROUP LTD
COSTA COFFEE

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.

BT
THE ACCESS GROUP
EMERGENCY SERVICES NETWORK, BT

WORDSMITH AI
VODAPHONE

TAX/TREASURY LEADER OF THE YEAR

Awarded to a Tax or Treasury Leader that has demonstrated excellence in their field. The winning individual may have positively impacted the wider business through outstanding achievements in the delivery of projects.

OLLIE JAMES
Zilch Technology
KATIE COLLIN
Ramsay Brown

ELISHA NEETHLING
Arch Insurance International
MATTHEW FORWOOD
Pet Lab Co

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE & CREDIT CONTROL TEAM OF THE YEAR

This award will go to a London or South East based Accounts Receivable or 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.

ITC INFOTECH
BURGER KING® UK
LAWSONS MARCHANT GROUP LTD

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.

ITC INFOTECH
BURGER KING® UK
LAWSONS MERCHANT GROUP LTD
BEVERTOWN BREWERY

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.

AYO TORISA
Oceandusk Group Limited
MARCIA MANARIN
Oberon Investment Group Plc
SAMIR DAS
The Daylight Company

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

ANJANI KUMAR
Gould International UK Ltd
CHRIS HARRISON
Lawsons Merchant Group Ltd

VICKY REQUEJO
T&P Group
VICTORIA GRANT
Britannia Pharmaceuticals

YEKATERINA (KATE) GUSIN
Reward
JAMES FRANK
GWI
KILLIAN MCMANUS
Baller League

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

ADRIAN COOPER
The Access Group
MARIE PENBERTHY
Arch Insurance International
EMMA GIBSON
The Access Group

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.

SAJAN SANDHU
Lumin Wealth

MOHAMMAD HAIDER
Stephen Austin

JACOB HENCHLIFFE
Ctrl Alt

LEWIS WEST
Lavanda

KARAN SHUKLA
ITC Infotech

SHAMLAN LATIFF
Remark Ltd

EMEN ATTAH
Stellar Global

NEIL GOULDER
Artichoke Trust

CECEILIA MAPFUNDE
Integrum Care Group

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

KAY WELLS
Lawsons Merchant Group LTD
CONNOR VAN DE WERKEN
Baller League
TANIA AMIN
Standard Chartered Bank

HANNAH STANDING
MPB
LOVEMORE DANDIRA
Shionogi B.V.

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

OLIVER KELLY
The Access Group
ROBERT REEVES
Arch Insurance International
SAM DERINTO
The Access Group

FINANCE TRANSFORMATION & CHANGE (OVER £100M 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.

COSTA COFFEE
NESO
LAWSONS MERCHANT GROUP LTD

NORTH TECHNOLOGY GROUP
SYNTHOMER
PLANET PAYMENT UK LTD

FINANCE TRANSFORMATION & CHANGE (UP TO £100M TURNOVER)

ITC INFOTECH
THE NUTRIMENT COMPANY
THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

RISING STAR OF THE YEAR (NON/PART QUALIFIED)

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.

ACHRAF SELLAMI LAAMAIRI
Capgemini
CAMRON MANRIQUE
IAG Crago
SOPHIE NIELD
Capgemini
TOM PARKER
Inveztor

FRANKIE CARNEY
Integrum Care Group

LIAM BRYNE
The Access Group

LUKE BRAY
Popeyes
GRACE STONE
Arch Insurance International
NAYANIKA TANNETI
Physitrack
MATTHEW BRADY
Planet Payment UK LTD

MICHELLE SULLIVAN
Inveztor

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.

BEN GORHAM
The Access Group
ERIN NALECZ
The Access Group
KYLE WRIGHT
InHealth Group
JAMIE LOGAN
So Energy
VINCENT PULE MOFOKENG
Astropay Group

ZOE BARKER
PayZilch

ROBERT LANCEFILED
Baller League

KINARI SHAH
Capricorn Corporate Services UK Ltd
NICKY LANE
Beavertown Brewery