Finance Director Awards set to return to North West

The Northern Finance Director Awards is making its final call for entries as the deadline looms.

Back after a hugely successful first year, the prestigious Northern Finance Director Awards is making its final call for entries.

The glittering evening event will once again recognise the financial superstars who are leading the way across the North of England and shaping the future growth of the region.

More than 162 nominations have already been received for finance directors across the North from a range of sectors, but with a week to go, organisers are making their final call for entries.

The awards are open to high performing Finance Directors in all industries and size of business, whether a fast growing SME or an innovative Plc.

Nominations can be submitted via www.northernfdawards.co.uk.

With 11 accolades up for grabs on the night, judges will be looking for Finance Directors who have made an impact on their business through their leadership style, as well as evidence of how they have innovated and influenced the overall strategic direction of the business.

Finalists will be interviewed and the winners selected by an independent panel of judges. The winners will be announced at a gala awards ceremony in Leeds Town Hall on Tuesday October 2, 2018.

The awards are being sponsored by Barclays, EY and Squire Patton Boggs.

Karen Johnson, head of large corporates for Barclays North West said: “As we seek to grow and the Northern Powerhouse and compete in a global arena, there has never been a more important time to showcase the wealth of experience we have across the North.

“These awards provide an exciting opportunity for regional companies to highlight leaders in the financial arena and recognise the excellence and talent the region has to offer.”

Giles Chesher, partner at Squire Patton Boggs, said: “We are delighted to sponsor the Northern Finance Director Awards, which showcase the immense financial talent we have across the North of England.

“The role of a Finance Director has grown over the years and they increasingly play a fundamental role in not only the success of their business but also to the prosperity of our economy.”

Hilary Heap, partner at EY, said: “We know that the North of England houses some very talented FDs who are helping to steer companies through a multitude of challenges in their respective industries, showing great leadership for the benefit of both their finance team and their business as a whole.

This is a real opportunity to applaud what they are doing and shout about all that they, and the North, have to offer.”