Were you at the Digital Finance Function Awards 2023?
London lit up with CFOs, their teams and everyone in between as we all came together at the iconic Ham Yard Hotel. It was an incredible night, with some well deserved wins - if you didn't manage to secure a ticket before they sold out, here's your guide to the best bits!
How did it start?
The evening kicked off with a vibrant cocktail reception. Nominees, guests and sponsors alike arrived in their finest outfits, greeting each other and sharing excited smiles before the ceremony began.
The guests took their seats. A performance began from the Mirror Men dancers. The lights went down and the introduction video started.
It showed all of the incredible categories, the big brands whose finance professionals were nominated, and the sponsors and partners who made the event possible, including the headline sponsors Planful and ACCA, and our other sponsors CA ANZ, Michael Page, Sage, Vantage Point, Documation, Advanced.
One by one, the individuals, teams and companies that the judges selected were announced. It's hard to describe the huge applause and celebration from the crowd! Relive the announcements here with my complete list of winners:
2023 Digital Finance Awards Winners
Rising Hero In Finance | SME
Samantha Knight, Head of Finance, The Fold
Rising Hero In Finance | Enterprise - Sponsored by CAANZ
Joanna Mandat, Project Manager, Jaguar Land Rover
Social Media of the Year - Sponsored by Sage
Rebekah Glover, Director of Finance, VNC Automotive
Finance Leader of the Year | SME
Graeme Gorthy, Finance Controller, Solid State plc
Finance Leader of the Year | Enterprise - Sponsored by Planful
Elizabeth Coffey, Accounts Payable Manager, Weetabix LTD
Learning Event of the Year
Finance Transformation Live by ITAS Solutions
Finance Team of the Year | SME - Sponsored by Michael Page
Space and Time Finance
Finance Team of the Year | Enterprise -Sponsored by ACCA
NHS Shared Business Services
Training Provider of the Year
University of Lincoln - James Wright
Resource of the Year
ACCA - Professional accountants - the future
GENCFO Pioneer Award
Claire Hipkiss, Engagement Lead, Jaguar Land Rover
GENCFO Pioneer Award
Andi Lonnen, Financial Trainer, speaker and author, FBP
GENCFO Pioneer Award
Sylvia Ionita, CFO, Waterdrop
Influential Woman of the Year - Sponsored by Vantage Point
Billie O'Connor, CFO, Milk&More
International Rising Hero In Finance | SME - Sponsored by Advanced
Christian Martinez, Finance Manager, Kraft Heinz
International Finance Leader of the Year | Enterprise
Cédric Assaouloff, Finance Leader, Roche
Rising CFO Tech of the Year
Mayday
CFO Tech of the Year -Sponsored by Documation
odoo
Technology Partner of the Year
Verostone
The special honours
We wanted to extend a special invitation to winners of DFF Awards 2021, as they were unable to accept physical trophies due to the pandemic. So, one of the winners joined Chris on the stage to receive his - and it was a long time coming!
Transformer of the Year (2021)
Tanbir Jasimuddin, Finance Transformation Expert, DWF
After the ceremony
The names were announced, cheers were raised and then it was time for canapes, drinks and connections.
Past winners mixed with new, and community members from all over the globe were finally meeting in person.
Our photographer captured some great moments, including me, Becky Glover (one of this year's winners) and ACCA's Amanda Thurlow shown below.
As the night continued, we saw networks grow and loved that the community was coming together to celebrate the achievements of the year - they really deserved to. Now, the team, community and supporters are all looking forward to 2024. It'll be even bigger and better (if that's possible!).
See you then!
If you would like to join us at the Digital Finance Function Awards 2024, please register your interest here.
