Who Won What? Finance Awards Wales 2025 Celebrates the Best in Welsh Finance

Who Won What? Finance Awards Wales 2025 Celebrates the Best in Welsh Finance

Over 400 finance professionals came together at Mercure Holland House in Cardiff to celebrate the Finance Awards Wales 2025 – an event recognising the individuals, teams, and organisations driving excellence and innovation across Wales’ finance sector.

From rising stars to experienced directors, this year’s winners reflect the strength and diversity of talent shaping the future of finance in Wales. Organised by Matt Hyde, the awards highlighted record-breaking nominations and showcased standout achievements across a range of categories.

🏆 Congratulations to the Winners:

• Accountant of the Year: Justyna Shakesheff, BT Group
• Finance Manager of the Year: Mikaela Bishop, GE Aerospace
• CFO / Finance Director of the Year: Helen Jones, Intelligent Ultrasound Group Plc
• Finance Project of the Year: Red Dot Cymru Ltd
• Financial Controller of the Year: Owen Davies, Transport for Wales
• Public Sector Finance Team of the Year: South Wales Trunk Road
• Small Finance Team of the Year: Catsci
• Young Finance Director: Sophie Wint, Hedyn
• Independent Practice of the Year: Green & Co
• Accounts Technician of the Year: Ellis Thomas, DMB Davies
• ESG Excellence Award: Adra Tai Cyf
• Large Finance Team of the Year: Pobl Group
• Rising Star of the Year: Jessica Sloan, Transport for Wales
• Payroller of the Year: Deborah Thornton, Iris Care Group
• Finance Apprentice of the Year: Joshua Farnell, Wynne & Co

🎖️ Highly Commended:

• Independent Practice: Elevate Accountancy
• Financial Controller: Gareth Payne, Football Association of Wales
• CFO / Finance Director: Philip Morgan, Orchard
• Finance Project: Carol Hall, Development Bank of Wales
• Accounts Technician: Joshua Constable, Willis Legal Ltd
• Finance Manager: Delyth Edwards, All Trade Supplies
• Small Finance Team: DWJ Wealth Management
• ESG Excellence: Transport for Wales
• Finance Apprentice: Alex Leyland, Celsa Steel

Matt Hyde, Founder of Finance Awards Wales:
“Each year, the bar rises, and 2025 was no different. It’s a privilege to spotlight the individuals and teams who are not just delivering excellence but driving real change across Wales.”

Ken Poole, Chair of the Judging Panel and Head of Economic Development, Cardiff Council:
“This year’s winners exemplify what the Welsh finance community is all about – resilience, ambition, and innovation.”

Congratulations to all winners and finalists who continue to raise the profile of finance professionals across Wales.