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THE NORTHERN FINANCE DIRECTOR AWARDS RECOGNISE AND CELEBRATE THE EXCEPTIONAL TALENT OF FINANCE DIRECTORS AND THEIR TEAMS ACROSS THE NORTH OF ENGLAND.

The Northern Finance Director Awards embrace all that is brilliant about finance directors, who are often the unsung heroes of any business. Traditionally responsible for sustaining business continuity and managing cash flow, the modern finance director now exhibits creative thinking and strategic influence, as well as demonstrating leadership.

Grant Thornton, Michael Page, Barclays and Squire Patton Boggs work with finance directors on an array of matters each day, and are frequently blown away by the talent, and felt compelled to promote their successes. We are, therefore, proud sponsors of the Northern Finance Director Awards.

Timescales

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Nomination Process

March – June 2023

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Interviews

June 2023

Judging Day

July 2023

Finalists Announced

September 2023

Finalist Dinner and Winners Announced

October 2023

check out our 2023 winners

2023 Winners

Best Northern Finance Director of a Limited Company up to £25m

Winner: Ryan Stephenson-Brown, Evolve B G Limited

 Best Northern Finance Director of a Limited Company £25m – £100m

Winner: Rob Jobbins, 26 – an MSQ agency

 Best Northern Finance Director of a Limited Company over £100m

Winner: Chris Stefani, DWF Group plc

Special Mention: Jenny Cotterill, Payne’s Dairies Limited

Best Northern Finance Director of a Private Equity-backed Company

Winner: Jon Furber, Horsefly, formerly Mobica Holdings Limited

Best Northern Finance Director of a Family-Owned Company

Winner: Jo Boardman, Alcedo Care Group

Special Mention: Karl Lloyd, Club L London

Northern Finance Director of the Year  – Turnaround

Winner: Rebecca Shellard, Esselle Retail Limited t/a Arthouse

Northern Finance Director of the Year – Growth and Scale Up

Winner: Eoghan Johnston, iamproperty

Northern Finance Director of the Year – Leadership

Winner: Lucy Bolton, Camira

Northern Finance Director of the Year – One to Watch

Winner: Alex Cook, Nexus Rental

Winner: Matthew Gallacher, D A Languages Limited

Northern Finance Director of the Year – Deal of the Year

Winner: Paolo Benedetto, formerly St Pierre Group Ltd

Northern Finance Team of the Year 2023

Winner: Burberry Group plc

Northern Finance Director of the Year – ESG Champion 2023

Winner: Danielle Davies, Revolution Bars Group