David Horsley In 60 Seconds

I am an ACA qualified finance professional, with 28 years’ experience in senior finance roles at CFO and FD level in diverse listed, private equity backed and private financial services, SAAS and FinTech companies. I now provide leadership and support to SME companies in diverse sectors to achieve strategic ambitions.

Specialist Skills

Banking Relationship

Strong relationships in high street and challenger banks.

Budgeting & Forecasting

Multi year financial forecasts to support M&A, lending and DD.

Systems and Controls

Ensuring a fit for purpose finance function to support size and complexity of any business.

M&A Specialist

Supporting companies through DD on buy and sell side transactions with multiple advisors.

Raising Funds

Preparing companies for debt and equity solutions.

Track Record Highlights

  • Provided M&A support to a consultancy business sold to EY for £10m.
  • Completed finance transformation for a SAAS business in preparation for sale, replacing team and accounting software.
  • Completed a £7m lending facility for manufacturing client.
  • Concluded multi year financial modelling for SAAS business to support £2.5m plus £3.5m VC funding.
  • Supported a family office of an UHNW individual in investment appraisal, reporting and forecasting.

Sector Experience

  • Banking & Financial Services: Investment banking, IFA, challenger banking and fintech
  • Healthcare: Medical manufacturing
  • Services: Consultancy businesses, advisors, regulated firms

What's next?

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