London & South East Finance Awards 2025 Winners

2025 London & South East Finance Awards Winners

Professionals and businesses were honoured across 20 award categories at a prestigious awards ceremony on Thursday 23rd October 2025 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 Marcus Brigstocke, and live music from Island Beats.

We are proud to have supported The Sands Baby Loss Charity on the night, raising over £3,000.

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

IAG Cargo

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

MOLTEN VENTURES PLC

RETAIL & 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

LAWSONS GROUP

PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES 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

ARCH INSURANCE UK

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

PHARMACEUTICAL DIAGNOSTICS (PDX), GE HEALTHCARE

MEDIA & COMMERCIAL SERVICES 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

LANDSEC

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

CNG FUELS

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

BURBERRY

HIGHLY COMMENDED

MUNDIPHARMA

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

WINNER

CERO GENERATION

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

OMAIR BADAT
Visa Europe

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

WINNER

HUGH COURTNEY
Zilch

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

WINNER

MATTHEW POULTER
Physitrack Plc

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

SHELDON SEETO
Visa Europe

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

WINNER

LUKE AUGER
CNG Fuels

HIGHLY COMMENDED

NADJA JEMA KHAN
Zilch

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

WINNER

EWA BOCHNAK
Ascertra

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

DAVID LLOYD CLUBS

HIGHLY COMMENDED

LAWSONS GROUP

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

LONDON MARATHON EVENTS LIMITED

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

MICHAEL SMYTH-OSBOURNE
Osprey Charging Network

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

EDGAR FERREIRA
Medequip

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.

WINNER

JOSHUA ANDREWS
British Airways