David Morgan FCA

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DISC Type : DI

Group Financial Controller at Matalan

Stockport, England, United Kingdom

Overview

David is a fully qualified ACA accountant and Group Financial Controller at Matalan, with expertise in financial reporting and control. A graduate of The University of Manchester, his career spans retail, energy, and travel, focusing on managing teams in high-pressure environments to meet strict deadlines.

Based on his comments regarding corporate administrations, he appears to be an empathetic leader who values his professional relationships and expresses genuine concern for colleagues facing difficult career transitions. He has an interest in companies like Deloitte and STA Travel.

He has unique experience leading financial control functions for multiple companies, including STA Travel and Igloo Energy, as they navigated administration.

Personality Overview

Informal

Persuasive

Assertive

They like to keep things under control.  They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary. They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies.

Topics They Care About

Financial Control
His career is defined by roles in financial control and reporting across the retail, energy, and travel sectors, managing both reporting and transactional teams.
Retail Finance
As Group Financial Controller at Matalan, he leads finance for a major UK fashion and homeware retailer with a complex supply chain and international franchises.
Corporate Turnaround
He has direct experience managing financial functions during corporate administration at both Igloo Energy and STA Travel, highlighting his ability to work in pressured situations.

Media Appearances

David has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2024
Group Financial Controller at Matalan
10-2021 - 12-2024
Financial Controller at Matalan
9-2020 - 10-2021
Financial Controller - Central Services at Igloo Energy
10-2018 - 9-2020
Financial Controller at STA Travel
5-2017 - 10-2018
Financial Reporting Financial Controller at Brookson Group

Education

2006 - 2009
ACA from ICAEW
2003 - 2006
Bachelor of Economic Science (BEconSc) Hons from The University of Manchester

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Exp : 8 Location : Stockport, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Middle Designation : Group Financial Controller at Matalan
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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Give them control of the sales process
  • Address your competition clearly and confidently
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention

DONT's

  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And David

Personality Compatibility


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