Finance awards to recognise the thriving sector launched inWales
NEW awards showcasing outstanding achievement in Wales’ thriving finance sector have been launched.
The inaugural Finance Awards Wales are being organised by principal partner Recruit 121 Finance & Accounting Solutions.
The Cardiff-based firm, which specialises in recruitment in the finance sector, is currently ranked as one of the 50 fastest growing recruitment businesses in the UK.
The Finance Awards Wales, across 11 categories, will showcase the best in financial talent across Wales – from the next generation of apprentices and graduates to experienced finance directors and chief financial officers at the forefront of the sector in Wales.
Economy Secretary Ken Skates said: “A skilled workforce is vital in driving a strong, growth economy and in Wales our finance professionals play pivotal roles across all industries and sectors.
“These new Finance Awards Wales will recognise the very best talent and will show that Wales has the skills to compete at the highest levels of world business.”
The judging panel consists of: Mike Fowler, group finance director Leekes Retail and Leisure Group, Mark Tweed managing director UK, Ireland and Sweden of GM Financial, chair Ken Poole, head of economic development, at Cardiff council and Emma Peterson, director of Recruit 121 Finance & Accounting Solutions,
Nominations are open from today and close on January 18, culminating in the awards ceremony which will be held at City Hall in Cardiff on April 20.
Recruit 121 managing director Che Hookings said: “The finance sector is a key driver of our Welsh economy. To build, attract and retain the very best businesses depends on the ability to procure excellent resources in this key function of every business and yet until now its achievements at a national level have never been fully recognised. The Finance Awards Wales will remedy that.
“The award will firmly place the spotlight on the people behind the finance profession and celebrate the work they do and their individual and collective role in the future growth of Wales. We are delighted to be principal partner for these awards.”
Matthew Hyde, managing director of Finance Awards Wales, said: “Our finance professionals are the backbone of business and industry in Wales.
“We’re proud to be launching Finance Awards Wales as we celebrate the achievements of a valued and trusted workforce”.
For more information about the Finance Awards Wales visit www. financeawardswales.com
Chief Financial Officer/Finance Director of the Year: Young Finance Director of the Year: Financial Controller of the Year; Accountant of the Year; Accounts Assistant of the Year; Purchase Ledger Team of the Year; Credit Team of the Year; Rising Star of the Year; Small Finance Team of the Year (up to 10 staff within team);
Medium/Large Finance Team (more than 11 staff); and
Outstanding Contribution to Finance in Wales