Meet the Team
Founder and MD
James Keeling FCMA, CGMA, MCSI, FIoD
James’ professional achievements span three distinct areas having started out as a scientist in medical research with the Wellcome Foundation and GlaxoSmithKline, before moving into the world of commercial finance in Pharmaceuticals, switching sectors to work for a global Telecoms company BT, and for a period being based in Hong Kong, before moving back into the Life Sciences sector as CFO of Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst and founding JGK Financial Management.
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James is a highly experienced commercial finance professional, with his main focus in recent years being on supporting the R&D ecosystem, guiding start up and growth companies, on their strategy to drive and deliver innovation, sustainable profitable growth, investment and finance solutions which has included c-suite leadership roles in EU and UK CleanTech and Biotech companies.
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He is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (FCMA), Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), a Member of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (MCSI) and Fellow of the IOD.
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Associate Director
Daniel Saint-Davis CGMA
An associate of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. Daniel is dedicated, personable, and commercially astute with experience gained in the UK and Internationally in PE-backed Technology businesses.
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able to rapidly translate raw financial data into meaningful commercial insight
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collaborative approach to successful financial leadership, engaging with business stakeholders at C-level / Board & 3rd parties, with proven ability to rapidly gain trust & sign-off for initiatives from senior management
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able to translate business ambitions into tangible, realistic financial deliverables, and reporting outcomes
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experience driving change management, process improvement, month end control, management account reporting, system implementation, strategic planning, & cost efficiencies
Daniel's interests are in early-stage technology businesses, he specialises in business partnering executives, business case planning, financial modelling, and funding. He's also big on automation, leveraging Cloud Accounting software efficiently meet the needs of young businesses.
JGK Financial Management Ltd
No 10781886
Registered Address: Lime Tree Gardens, Gravel Hill Terrace, Boxmoor, Hertfordshire. HP1 1RH