JAMES DAVIS
About the role
James Davis is a partner at A Positive Momentum since 2011. His career highlights include serving as a private equity-backed CFO at uSwitch, where he led the sale to Zoopla plc for £190m. He has also been involved in the take-private and subsequent management buy-outs of Sporting Index, achieving sales of £53m and £76m respectively. James has extensive experience in building, buying, and selling businesses using various financing methods.
Responsibilities
- Supporting and mentoring entrepreneurs
- Helping investors, family offices, and charities achieve their goals
- Representing the balanced interests of all stakeholders in his family-owned business, Centurion Safety Products
- Acting as a Non-Executive Director (NED) for Tofauti, a charity that supports Africa's wildlife and communities
Requirements
James is passionate about growing businesses and is skilled in balancing the interests of various stakeholders. He brings extensive experience in finance and business operations, having worked with both private equity-backed companies and family-owned enterprises.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience
- Experience in private equity-backed CFO roles
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills
Skills
- Financial analysis and strategy development
- Business coaching and mentorship
- Strategic planning and execution
- Stakeholder management
Benefits
- Opportunities to support and grow businesses
- The chance to work with diverse and ambitious clients
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
Pay
Competitive salary and benefits package tailored to individual performance and experience.
Schedule
Full-time position with flexible working hours to accommodate personal commitments.