The Business Finance Team of the Year award honors a high-performing finance team that has delivered exceptional results, strategic insights, and value-driven financial leadership within their organization. This award recognizes teams that go beyond number-crunching to become trusted advisors, driving business growth, operational efficiency, and financial sustainability. It celebrates collaboration, innovation, and excellence in financial planning, reporting, compliance, and strategy execution.
ELIGIBILITY
Open to in-house finance teams, including accounting, FP&A, tax, treasury, audit, or a combination thereof.
The team must be part of a registered organization (private, public, nonprofit, or government).
Must have demonstrated measurable impact over the past 12–24 months.
Small, mid-size, and large teams are all eligible, regardless of industry.
Judging Criteria
Judges will assess the nomination on the following areas:
- Ability to work well as a team
- Increased performance, efficiency and effectiveness as a result of the team’s work
- How your results have benefited your company and/or clients
- Effective collaboration with other departments
- Examples of innovation or new initiatives
- Commitment and enthusiasm
- Staff development and training opportunities
QUALITATIVE CRITERIA
Strong collaboration, leadership, and team dynamics.
Strategic alignment with business goals and executive support.
Ability to provide timely, accurate, and insightful financial reporting.
Problem-solving approach in budgeting, forecasting, or crisis management.
Commitment to continuous improvement, ethics, and compliance.
METRICS
Year-over-year cost savings, revenue growth, or efficiency improvements.
Accuracy and timeliness of financial reports or audits.
Reduction in operating costs or financial risk exposure.
KPIs such as budgeting accuracy, cash flow improvement, or ROI on investments.
Automation or digital transformation outcomes in finance operations.
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
Use of financial tools, software, or analytics to enhance decision-making.
Recognition from executives or stakeholders for financial contributions.
Training, upskilling, or career development efforts within the team.
Contributions to ESG reporting or sustainability-linked financial planning.
Resilience and adaptability during economic challenges or transitions.
Area of Assessment
Ability to work well as a team
Business benefits
Effective collaboration with other departments
Impact on client or organisation
Innovation
Quality of Management
Return on investment
