The highly anticipated Finance Awards Wales 2026 has officially revealed this year’s finalists, recognising the outstanding achievements and contributions of finance professionals and organisations from across Wales.

This year marks a record year for the awards, with the highest number of entries and participating companies since the awards were launched. The exceptional quality and diversity of submissions highlight the continued growth, innovation and strength of Wales’s finance sector.

The winners will be announced at an exclusive gala ceremony on Friday, 15 May 2026, at Holland House, Cardiff. The prestigious event will bring together senior leaders and professionals from across the Welsh finance community for an evening of celebration, networking and recognition.

“The quality of entries this year has been exceptional, and 2026 has been a record year for both the number of submissions and the companies involved. These awards highlight the individuals, teams and organisations who are driving innovation and excellence across the Welsh finance sector. We look forward to celebrating their achievements together in Cardiff.”

Matt Hyde, Founder, Finance Awards Wales

Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, Rebecca Evans said:

“The Welsh Government is proud to champion our dynamic finance sector. These awards provide a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the breadth of talent across Wales and the valued impact finance professionals have on our economy.”

Finance Awards Wales 2026 Finalists

Accountant of the Year

Charlotte Mancuso – Transport for Wales
Claire Jones – Ogi
Natalie Lewis-Evans – Mazuma
Crystal Howard – Source Insurance Limited
Jake Burge – Source Insurance Limited

Account Technician of the Year

Brandon Ayres
Jed Lewis – Transport for Wales
Magda Snios – Mazuma
Olivia Ampleforde – Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Stuart Watkins – Seraph Property Management

Best Place to Work

Dow Schofield Watts
Green & Co
IG Lintels
Transport for Wales
Welsh Ambulance Service Trust Finance Team

CFO of the Year

Robbie Mazzeo – Admiral Money
Chris Williams – Freight Logistics Solutions Ltd
Glyn Jones – Health Education and Improvement Wales
Karen Murphy – Network Rail
Lewis Bowman – St John Ambulance Cymru

ESG of the Year

BeeSure Financial Services
Flexicare Group Ltd
The Welsh Sports Association

Finance Apprentice of the Year

Abbie Housler – Welsh Water
Logan Pewtner – NHS Aneurin Bevan University Health Board / University of South Wales
Catrin Lewis – Hywel Dda University Health Board
Maddison Groves – Green & Co

Finance Project of the Year

Admiral Money – Seren Three
Companies House – Finance Systems and Data Team
Companies House – The Funding Model
Dow Schofield Watts – Euro Commercials’ Acquisition of CWC Group
Freight Logistics Solutions Ltd – Evolution to FLS Group and EU Expansion
IG Lintels – Stockgap
IRIS Care Group – Project Slim
Propel Finance

Financial Controller of the Year

Gareth Lewis – Biozone Scientific Group
Charlotte Chittleburgh – IG Lintels
Rachel Lewis – Network Rail
Richard Griffiths – Target Group Limited
Elinor Price – S4C
Sophie Harris – UK Space Agency

Finance Manager of the Year

Alison Skinner – Park Plaza
James Verdon – Cadre Advisory
Lauren Horsburgh – Target Group Limited
Lynne Wallace – Citizens Advice Cardiff and Vale
Michael Court – Mrs Bucket Cleaning Services
Katie Jeffery – Pepper Money
Hollie Gibson – Source Insurance Ltd

Financial Planning Team of the Year

BeeSure
DWJ Wealth Management
Sanctuary Financial Planning

Independent Practice of the Year

Advantage Accountancy and Advisory Limited
Cadre Advisory
Elevate Accountancy
Green & Co
Limestone Grey

Medium-Large Team of the Year

Admiral Money
Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum of Wales
IRIS Care Group
Propel Finance PLC

Payroller of the Year

Kay Augustus – Augustus Payroll
Catherine Rees – Always Responsive Commercial Cleaning
Matthew Wright – Mrs Bucket Commercial Cleaning
Tom Coombes – Steadfast Payroll
Aga Oleksyk – Ogi

Public Sector Team of the Year

Companies House
Network Rail – Wales and Borders Route
S4C
South Wales Trunk Road Agent
Transport for Wales and Welsh Government
UK Space Agency

Rising Star

Thomas Sparshott – Transport for Wales
Rhianna Walwyn – Hywel Dda University Health Board
Nicola Ferguson – Coedffranc Town Council
Katie Keefe – GE Aircraft Engines Limited

Small Finance Team of the Year

DragonSavers
Freight Logistics Solutions Ltd
Mrs Bucket Cleaning Services Ltd
Ogi
S4C
Source Insurance Ltd
St John Ambulance Cymru
Target Group Limited
UK Space Agency

Young Finance Director

David Middleton – Flotek
Evan Haselwood – UK Space Agency
Lewis Bowman – St John Ambulance Cymru
Josh Owen Jones – Major R. Owen Ltd

For further information, media enquiries or press passes please contact: Matt Hyde, 07977 136477, matt@financeawardswales.com