Speedy Freight, based in West Street, Poole won the Finance Transformation and Change (Up to £100m Turnover) award at the 2026 Finance Awards, a ttile that celebrates excellence and innovation in the finance industry.
James Pugh, chief finance officer at Speedy Freight, said: “This award is a fantastic recognition of the commitment, professionalism and ambition shown by our finance team every day.
“The transformation we’ve delivered has been a true team effort, driven by colleagues across the business who have embraced change and challenged us to continually improve.
“I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished together.”
The company said the award acknowledges its efforts in modernising its finance operations through new systems, streamlined processes and improved reporting.
These changes have increased efficiency and provided stronger financial insights to support the business’s strategic decision-making and growth.
Mike Smith, CEO at Speedy Freight, said: “Awards like these are never about one individual or one team.
“They are the result of talented people being empowered to challenge, improve and innovate every day.”
Speedy Freight was also shortlisted in three categories, reflecting the wider strength and maturity of its finance function.