Peter Davies, CFA

Experience

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  Deutsche Bank

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

  Credit trader

  Floating Rate Note trader for Europe. Fixed coupon and preferred share coverage.

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  Consulta Limited

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2010

  Portfolio manager

  Managed funds of funds, client portfolios, venture capital investments and liquid cash-plus vehicles. Asset allocation via hedge funds, private markets, real estate funds, ETFs and structured derivatives.

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  Renewable Ventures

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  Strategic advisor

  Financial modelling, sourcing of sites and business development for renewable energy assets (solar, wind, hydro and biomass).Raised private equity finance for the development and management of large-scale solar farms in the UK.

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  Man GLG

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2016

  Co-Head, Investment Marketing

  I built and led a successful team of eight client portfolio managers, overseeing marketing and proposal activities for the GLG and Numeric investment engines.- Built and managed a high-performing team of client portfolio managers, consolidating marketing, client reporting, and proposal processes- Responsible for driving the growth in UK retail AUM in GLG’s equity strategies by $2bn within three years- Collaborated with senior management on strategic initiatives to grow AUM and on-board new investment management teams Show less

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  Markham Rae LLP

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  Institutional business development

  I led UK institutional fundraising, investor relations, and strategy for a $2bn hedge fund specializing in macro, private debt, and systematic strategies.- Directed capital sourcing from UK asset managers and institutions, delivering tailored, data-driven insights.- Produced risk and attribution analysis, bespoke financial models, and fund commentaries to support investor relations.- Collaborated with investment teams to align fundraising with macroeconomic trends, driving consistent capital inflows.- Recognized as Best Investor Relations Team by Hedge Funds Review in 2017 for excellence in client engagement and communication. Show less

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  Cult Beauty

  Jun 2019 - Oct 2022

  Head of FP&A and Business Analytics

  I ran business intelligence, financial planning, and analysis for a leading e-commerce company, playing a pivotal role in its £275M acquisition by THG plc.- Built the BI function from scratch, leveraging Power BI, SQL, and BigQuery to deliver real-time insights, driving 35% YoY revenue growth with a team of analysts- Streamlined reporting processes across key teams, automating workflows to reduce manual effort and enhance efficiency- Partnered with the C-suite to develop KPIs, improve forecasting, and increase margins by 2%- Led financial due diligence for the sale and implemented robust analytics solutions, including a customer loyalty programme Show less

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  Self-employed

  Nov 2022 - now

  Finance & Analytics Consultant

  I specialise in financial strategy, data analysis, and planning, helping organizations improve performance, streamline operations, and drive successful exits. With a proven track record in guiding senior management and boards, I excel at leveraging complex data assets, particularly for data-rich clients such as tech and e-commerce, to support informed decision-making and unlock value. As a former banker and investor, I work effectively with capital providers and investment banks, coordinating due diligence and maximising growth during ownership transitions.Illustrative work:- Consolidation and assessment of data from several distinct acquisitions- Comprehensive analysis of customer purchasing behaviour and derived bottom-up forecasting, to direct decision-making- Developed critical financial insights, assessing organic vs. inorganic expansion, category growth and cross-selling potential- Informed a strategic acquisition pipeline, directly enabling the company to acquire several targets post-consolidation- Commended for creating a scalable, commercial data framework, significantly contributing to long-term revenue strategy Show less