David Jackson

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ABOUT DAVID JACKSON

I’m a Chartered Accountant with 15+ years’ experience working at Board level with PE backed and quoted growth service sector businesses.I’m a high achiever who is driven by delivering great results. Working closely with my Executive team I’m adept at providing strategic advice and taking action that results in company growth year on year.I have developed and executed effective financial strategies to facilitate several companies’ ambitious organic growth plans, including significant contribution to winning new contracts/ new business, cost management and best in class cash management.I drive performance through employee engagement, encouraging teams and individuals to work to their potential through clear leadership.I am also an expert in M&A having completed ca 60 acquisitions, from offer, diligence, SPA negotiation and post-acquisition integration. I have raised £25m on Equity markets and completed three rounds of bank financing/ refinancing totalling just below £100m in aggregate.I have taken several companies through the sales process resulting in high returns on investment.SECTOR EXPERIENCE: Healthcare, Support Services, Professional Services, Specialist Education & FMCG (Drinks)AREAS OF EXPERTISE:* Growing businesses organically * Strategic & Financial Leadership* Winning contracts and pricing * Business Planning and modelling* Business Acquisitions * Effective Cost Management/ Restructuring * Strong cash flow management * Wide ranging skillset beyond Finance (Legal, HR, IT)* Management of Business Sales Process.I\'m always interested in connecting with like minded professionalsDrop me a message here on LinkedIn.