David Buckley

Critic
DISC Type : C

Associate - Client Reporting at Carne Group

Ireland

Overview

David is an Associate in Client Reporting at Carne Group with international experience in business transformation from his time at CrossCountry Consulting in New York and Sainsburys Bank in London. A Bachelor of Commerce graduate from University College Cork, he is also Alteryx Designer Core Certified.

He has a strong belief in teamwork and supporting colleagues, a value demonstrated by his achievement of the Bronze Irish Presidents Award, Gaisce, which recognizes personal skill development, physical recreation, and community involvement.

He was a core contributor to the successful M&A sale of Sainsburys Banks Travel Money business to Fexco.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Information Seeker

Precise

They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions.  They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data. They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often.

Topics They Care About

Finance Transformation
He has direct experience leading initiatives to enhance close optimization and process efficiency in the Office of the CFO from his time at CrossCountry Consulting.
Client Reporting
His current role at Carne Group is focused on investor and regulatory data reporting, making this a central professional interest.
M&A Divestment
He played a key role in the successful M&A sale of the Sainsbury's Bank Travel Money business, managing due diligence and cross-functional workstreams.

Media Appearances

David has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2026
Associate - Client Reporting at Carne Group
1-2025 - 9-2025
Transformation Analyst at Sainsbury's Bank
1-2023 - 12-2023
Business Transformation Consultant at CrossCountry Consulting
9-2022 - 11-2022
Agri Sector Employee at John Dalton & Sons Limited (Daltons Homevalue)
3-2021 - 8-2021
KPMG Deals Advisory Internship at KPMG Ireland

Education

2018 - 2022
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom from University College Cork
2012 - 2018
Leaving Certificate from C.B.S. Secondary School Kilkenny

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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be ready for penetrating questions and critical examination of your pitch
  • Use phrases like ‘expect X% improvement’, ‘data clearly shows’ etc.
  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information

DONT's

  • Don’t rush them till they have clearly gotten all the necessary information
  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them
  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • Proof of ROI, low pricing and objective proof points are the important factors for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • They do not mind saying no if they believe that it is the right decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And David

Personality Compatibility


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