Finalists Announced for Finance Awards Wales 2025
Finance Awards Wales 2025 has officially revealed this year’s finalists, celebrating the achievements and contributions of finance professionals and organisations across Wales.
This year’s nominees, spanning a variety of categories, demonstrate excellence, innovation, and leadership within the finance sector.
The winners will be announced at an exclusive gala ceremony on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Holland House, Cardiff. The event will bring together leading figures from Wales’s financial sector for an evening of recognition, networking, and celebration.
Recognising Excellence in Welsh Finance
Matt Hyde, Managing Director of Finance Awards Wales, said:
“The quality of this year’s nominees is truly exceptional, reflecting the innovation and dedication within Wales’s finance sector. With a record number of entries and participating companies, we are delighted to recognise the incredible talent driving the industry forward. The awards night on May 16 will be a fantastic celebration of excellence, and we look forward to honouring the winners.”
Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, Rebecca Evans, added:
“The Welsh Government is very proud to continue to champion and support our thriving finance sector, and these awards provide a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the wealth and diversity of talent across Wales. I encourage everyone to nominate those teams and individuals that are driving positive change and achieving success across the industry, and in turn making a valued contribution to building a stronger, more prosperous Welsh economy.”
The Finance Awards Wales team has extended its gratitude to all applicants and nominees and looks forward to welcoming industry leaders and professionals for what promises to be an unforgettable evening.
Finalists Announced Across Multiple Categories
Chief Financial Officer/Finance Director of the Year (Sponsored by Principality Building Society)
- Elizabeth Copner – Copner Biotech Ltd
- Amanda Burton – Tiny Rebel
- Phil Morgan – Orchard
- Heather Clash – Transport For Wales
- Zeshan Ali – Network Rail
- Vaughan Regan – Vantage Data Centres
- Helen Jones – Intelligent Ultrasound Group PLC
- John Young – Football Association of Wales
Young Finance Director of the Year (Sponsored by B2B IT Services)
- John Young – Football Association of Wales
- Sophie Wint – Newport City Homes
- Chris Avery – RMS – Retail Merchandising Services
- James Mitchell – Mitchell Associated Chartered Accountants
Financial Controller of the Year (Sponsored by Toward)
- Owen Davies – Transport For Wales
- Nathaniel Davies – Celsa Steel UK
- Rachel Lewis – Network Rail
- Jo West – Iris Care Group Limited
- Gareth Payne – Football Association of Wales
Finance Manager of the Year (Sponsored by Recruit 121)
- Delyth Edwards – All Trades Supplies
- Justyna Shakesheff – BT Group
- Branka Terzic – WCVA
- David Bois – South Wales Trunk Road Agent
- Caroline Cunningham – Orchard
- Mikaela Bishop – GE Aerospace
Public Sector Team of the Year (Sponsored by CIPFA)
- Companies House
- Network Rail
- South Wales Trunk Road Agent
Accountant of the Year (Sponsored by Menzies)
- Adam Chail – Transport For Wales
- Ryan Farr – CatSci Ltd
- Justyna Shakesheff – BT Group
- Sarah Wynne – Wynne and Co – Chartered Accountants
- Catherine Davies – Transport for Wales
Finance Apprentice of the Year (Sponsored by ACT Training & ALS People)
- Mollie Wood – POBL Group
- Alice-Sophie Roberts – Hexa Finance
- Kelly Thomas – H D Pritchard & Co
- Alex Leyland – Celsa Steel UK
- Aaron Jenkins – CatSci Ltd
- Josh Farnell – Wynne and Co – Chartered Accountants
Independent Accounting Practice of the Year (Sponsored by ACCA)
- Cadre
- Elevate Accountancy
- Wynne and Co – Chartered Accountants
- Allchurch and Co
- Green and Co
- Enaid Accountancy
- Lumin Accountancy
Finance Project of the Year (Sponsored by Time Finance)
- Caredig Ltd
- Development Bank of Wales
- Hexa Finance
- Transport for Wales
- Red Dot Cymru Ltd
- Drone Evolution
ESG Excellence Award (Sponsored by Barford Owen Davies)
- CatSci
- Beesure
- DWJ Wealth Management
- South Wales Trunk Road Agent
- Transport for Wales
- Adra Tai Cyf
- Red Dot Cymru Ltd
The Finance Awards Wales 2025 will highlight the remarkable work being done across the finance industry in Wales and provide well-deserved recognition to those leading the way.
For further details on the event and to view the full list of finalists, visit: Finance Awards Wales Website.