Finance Team of the Year: What separates the best from the rest

At the Retail Gazette Excellence Awards 2026, the Finance Team of the Year category looks to recognise those teams that go beyond reporting to actively shape business performance.
At its core, a winning finance team must demonstrate clear, quantifiable impact on the business. Judges will be looking for evidence of how financial strategy has not only improved profitability but also supported revenue growth.
The winning team will have enabled smarter investment decisions while strengthening c