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London & South East Finance Awards 2024 Winners

2024 London & South East Finance Awards Winners

 

Professionals and businesses were honoured across 21 award categories at a prestigious awards ceremony on Friday 8th November 2024 at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London. The awards recognised the outstanding achievements of professionals and businesses within London & the South East. Congratulations to all the shortlisted businesses and individuals, you can view the winners below.

Entertainment came from comedian Russell Kane, and live music from Soho Collective.

We are proud to have supported The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity on the night, raising over £4000. 

You can view the full shortlist for the awards here.

 

 

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.

WINNER

BRITISH AIRWAYS


 

HIGHLY COMMENDED

LONDON MARATHON EVENTS

 

 

TECH, TELCO & FINTECH FINANCE TEAM OF THE YEAR

Awarded to a Tech, Telco or 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.

WINNER

YOTI

 

 


FMCG FINANCE TEAM OF THE YEAR

Awarded to an 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.

WINNER

BEAVERTOWN BREWERY


 


RETAIL FINANCE TEAM OF THE YEAR

Awarded to a Retail 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.

WINNER

DECKERS BRANDS


 

     


PHARMA, HEALTHCARE & LIFE SCIENCES FINANCE TEAM OF THE YEAR

Awarded to a Pharma, Healthcare & Life Sciences 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.

WINNER

CIRCLE HEALTH GROUP


 


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.

WINNER

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.

WINNER

RESOLUTE MINING


 

HIGHLY COMMENDED

TULLOW


 


FINANCE TRANSFORMATION & CHANGE (OVER £200M TURNOVER)

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. 

WINNER

XPO LOGISTICS


HIGHLY COMMENDED

MOTO HOSPITALITY



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

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. 

WINNER

CELL & GENE THERAPY CATAPULT


 


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

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. 

WINNER

LARNA ROBERTS
McDonald's Restaurants


 


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

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. 

WINNER

OLI LAWSON
Sigma Sports



HIGHLY COMMENDED

STEPHEN LANE
Xtrac




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

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. 

WINNER

JOTHAN WEBB
Hedley Studios

 


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

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. 

WINNER

CHARLES WADSWORTH
British Airways


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

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.

WINNER

EMILY FORAN
Sigma Sports

 

HIGHLY COMMENDED

GEORGE KOUKOUMPANIS
Petlab Co.

 


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

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. 

WINNER

LEWIS PAUL WEST
Lavanda

 


ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TEAM OF THE YEAR

Awarded 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.

WINNER

PETLAB CO. 

 


ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE/CREDIT CONTROL TEAM OF THE YEAR

Awarded 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.

WINNER

STAYSURE

 


TAX/TREASURY LEADER OF THE YEAR

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.  

WINNER

LEON LUFTIG
S4 Capital

 

HIGHLY COMMENDED

NATALIE TABATABAI
LRQA

 


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.

WINNER

CHEYNEY TRAVIS
The Restaurant Group

 

HIGHLY COMMENDED

TARA GODDARD
British Airways

 


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.

WINNER

JENNA BREHME
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.

WINNER

CHARLIE TURTON
Synthomer

 

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