David is a Fellow of CPA Australia with over 25 years' experience across Australia and Europe.

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David works with businesses to achieve their potential by guiding them through growth strategy and execution. His strategic financial management experience stems from his experience in working in European corporate positions at Canon, FEI Company (now Thermo Fisher), and Li & Fung Promocean. After returning to Australia he held CFO positions at MRAEL, IntoWork Australia, Inselec, and Blue Mountain Co before founding Ascern Advisers in 2020.

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David is a Fellow of CPA Australia with a Bachelor of Business (Hons) and Graduate Diplomas in Teaching and Psychology.

David has experience in a variety of industries including manufacturing, wholesale, import/export, labour hire, group training, NDIS, and employment services.

David can help your business with growth strategies, seeking funding, selling or acquiring a business, finance function review, coaching & mentoring, budgeting & forecasting, and cash flow management.

Track Record

• Strategy for business growth

• Business acquisition due diligence

• Business sale planning, preparation & support

• Successful lender negotiations

• Budgeting and forecasting

• Management reporting

• Supply chain financial management

• Training, coaching & mentoring

Sector Experience

• Manufacturing

• Wholesale & Distribution

• Import & Export

• Labour Hire & Group Training

• Employment Services