The shortlist has been revealed for the 2024 Scottish Chief Financial Officer Awards, with this year’s ceremony set to take place for the second year at the iconic voco Grand Central in Glasgow.

Finalists were shortlisted following an application and interview process at the end of last year, with the winners being chosen by an independent panel of judges, to be announced at the awards event on the 20th March.

The awards celebrate exceptional financial directors and CFOs across ten categories, and were open to chief financial officers, or equivalent, in all industries, who showcased enterprise, leadership, and social impact within Scotland’s business landscape. 

With finalists representing businesses of all sizes, from family-owned firms to large enterprises, this year’s ceremony will reflect the diversity of talent driving the country’s economic growth.

“Following last year’s successful ceremony, we’re excited to continue shining a spotlight on the exceptional talent within Scotland’s finance community and it’s great to see so many fantastic finalists in the mix,” said Stuart Preston, partner at Grant Thornton, one of the event’s sponsors.

“From steering businesses through challenges to driving long-term success, CFOs and their teams are instrumental in shaping our economy and it’s great to celebrate their achievements.”

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This year’s finalists include:

Turnover up to £50m:

Kenny Wilson, Craigmarloch Nurseries Ltd

James Williamson, DFYNE

Alex Smith, Dickson Minto

Philip Holmes, Envevo Ltd 

Turnover £50m – £200m:

Stuart Taylor, Barrhead Travel Group

Stephen Sweeney, Campbells Prime Meat Ltd 

Katherine Park, Miller Developments 

Fraser Dobbie, North Star

Turnover over £200m:

Neil Stoddart, Cala Homes 

Alyson Donaldson, Donaldson Group 

Craig Strachan, Scotmid Coop

Gillian Grant, Target Healthcare Group 

Private Equity Backed:

Paul McCourt, INPOST UK (formerly Menzies) 

Greg Aitken, Quorum Cyber Security Group

Zoe Lee, Stellar Omada Ltd 

Family-Owned Business:

Alyson Donaldson, Donaldson Group

Andrew Telfer, GAP Group Ltd 

Stephen Smith, John G Russell (Transport) Limited

Nairn Black, The NWH Group

Not-for-Profit Organisation:

Martin Pringle, Heriot-Watt University

Nicholas Pollard, Link Group Limited

Dougie Cameron, Pitlochry Festival Theatre

Angela Milloy, Scottish Environment Protection Agency 

Outstanding Achievement Awards 

Growth/Scale-Up:

James Williamson, DFYNE

Philip Holmes, Envevo Ltd

Greg Aitken, Quorum Cyber Security Group

Michael Hope, Simple Online Healthcare

One to Watch:

Pamela Smith, A&D Logistics Ltd

Fraser Dobbie, North Star

Craig Strachan, Scotmid Coop

Gillian Grant, Target Healthcare Group 

Iain Bridges, WM Donald Limited 

Deal of the Year:

Neil Stoddart, Cala Homes

Stephen Smith, John G Russell (Transport) Limited 

Paul McCourt, INPOST UK (formerly Menzies)

Pamela Ogg, MFMac 

Finance Team of the Year 2024:

Steven Donnachie, Neogen 

Fraser Robertson, Rabbie’s

Angela Milloy, Scottish Environment Protection Agency 

Nairn Black, The NWH Group

Sponsoring this year’s awards alongside Grant Thornton UK LLP, are Addleshaw Goddard, FWB, and Barclays Corporate Banking, has unveiled the shortlist for the 2024 Scottish Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Awards.