David established DWPF in 1998 with an emphasis on the then developing PFI market. Led by David, the company arranged a number of landmark deals and has subsequently grown into a leading advisery firm with wide ranging experience in the PFI/PPP market place. Within DWPF, David has assembled a first class team of experienced professionals and an outstanding financial modelling capability with a number of modellers fully trained at the company.

David continues to lead the team at DWPF and brings his experience and skills to bear in developing and managing complex financial structures for the ever growing client base. David sees creating continual innovation in the financial markets as the most important aspect of his firm’s services, “staying one step ahead is the best way of creating value for our clients”.

This has included lead advisor responsibility on over 20 closed transactions which required total financing in excess of £1bn.  His experience spans the bidding, structuring and closing of new projects, together with the refinancing and restructuring of existing transactions and secondary market advisory activity.

As an experienced advisor and transactor, Andrew has advised on the financing aspects of numerous complex transactions, using his knowledge and understanding of the structured finance and project finance market.  Applying a proactive approach he has focused on creating financing efficiency, client value and deliverable solutions.  Active across a number of PPP sectors, he has particular depth of experience within the UK Higher Education sector, a market place which is currently undergoing significant transformation and one which provides many opportunities.

Prior to joining DWPF, Andrew specialised in the asset finance and structured finance industry through a diverse career within the Barclays banking group.  Senior positions were held in business sectors that include tax based big ticket asset finance, corporate risk management and general asset finance, with supporting experience gained within the property and personal finance sectors.

Working with the bid team she ensures a competitive and robust commercial, taxation and funding perspective. As part of the closing team she helps bring the transaction to signature quickly and efficiently.

Key skills:

  - Developing structured finance packages to provide a competitive and robust bid 

  - Negotiating financial and commercial terms with sponsors, contractors, funders and higher education institutions to achieve financial close 

  - Extensive experience in the higher education sector finance and the funding market for demand risk transactions

Prior to DWPF, Elaine was financial adviser to institutions in central government and higher education (including HEFCE) which were embarking on PPP projects or undergoing strategic reviews. She has also spent 2 ½ years in the DTI providing financial advice to civil servants and ministers on grants to business.

Services provided include advice on bid strategy, corporate and financial structuring, funding competitions covering bank and fixed and index linked bond options. Activities include public sector presentations, financial elements of bids, negotiating banking documents and project management to reach financial close. Paul is firmly focused on ensuring the financing aspects of bids are fully addressed allowing clients to focus on design, construction and facilities management.

Sectors covered include Education, Health and Waste Management. Paul has also advised on a number of successful transactions in the secondary market including refinancing, which usually requires innovative structuring, and equity sales and purchases where a thorough review of the existing projects to identify value enhancements is required..

Before joining DWPF, Paul obtained his accountancy qualification working as a graduate trainee accountant with Allied Domecq and moved quickly into finance with JP Morgan Chase. Paul subsequently joined Barclays and has experience in investment management with Skandia Life and project finance with Leading Leisure Plc.

During this time Graham has built various financial models for evaluating projects and securing funding across a range of sectors including: Energy, Telecommunications, PFI/PPP and Property.  This also includes analysis through various phases including: primary bidding, refinancing and restructuring, acquisitions and disposals, and the operational monitoring of infrastructure portfolios.  Clients typically include Investment Funds, PFI/PPP Sponsors and other financial investors.

Graham joined DWPF in 2003 and has led the financial modelling team since 2005.  Prior to DWPF he held various financial positions in the Manufacturing, Retail, Energy and Telecommunication sectors.  He is also a fellow member of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants.

Daniel has also worked on a number of secondary market transactions at DWPF on both the acquisition and disposal sides, providing financial advice and analysis to aid the valuation of investor interests.

Daniel has a detailed understanding of financing structures, accounting regulations and commercial issues relevant to the PFI sector, gained from his work across projects in the Higher Education and general accommodation sectors.  More recently, Daniel has been involved in a number of transactions in the Waste sector encompassing a variety of different technologies requiring significant analysis and structuring to achieve optimal bid positions.

Daniel began his career at KPMG in 1998 where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant, before specialising as a Financial Modeller in 2001.  Daniel subsequently moved to Serco Defence and Aerospace where he built on his financial modelling experience, providing financial and commercial support for a number of large PFI bids.  Daniel joined DWPF in 2005 and is now responsible for the finance and transactional aspects of bids all the way through to financial close.

Mark initially trained as a financial modeller and has a wealth of experience providing models and analysis to clients in the Accommodation and Waste sectors.  Mark has an in-depth understanding of the financial and commercial issues surrounding projects in these sectors having worked on numerous projects from inception to financial close.  Mark has also worked on secondary market transactions in the shape of project refinancings and equity sales/acquisitions, using his analytical skills and commercial knowledge to ensure financially efficient solutions for his clients.

Mark is a Chartered Accountant and an Assistant Director at DWPF where he currently specialises in the Waste sector, advising his clients on all financial aspects of the bidding process.  Amongst Mark's specific career highlights is the Cumbria Waste PPP, for which he built and optimised the financial model to help bring the project to financial close in June 2009, during the unprecedented economic conditions experienced during the 'credit crunch'.

Tim has recently built financial models for the debt refinancing of an existing project and has also worked on a porfolio valuation model. Tim supports clients on a regular basis providing initial options appraisal on business development opportunities.

Tim joined DWPF as a trainee in 2004 after successfully completing an Economics degree at University of Leeds and has now completed the in-house training programme. Tim is also in the final stage of studying to become a Chartered Accountant.

James successfully completed the in-house training programme and is now an established member of the financial modelling team.  His initial experience was gained on primary transactions, as well as refinancings in the Higher Education sector.  James now specialises in the Waste sector where he works alongside clients at all stages of the bid process; from initial scope to financial close.  James has worked on numerous Waste projects giving him a thorough understanding of the complex commercial issues surrounding these types of transactions and the many variations on the technologies involved.

James is a Chartered Accountant.

His main role is to assist with the model building and financial analysis, with specific focus on the University Accommodation sector.

Prior to joining DWPF, Alex successfully graduated in Theoretical Physics from Imperial College London and is currently studying for his Chartered Accountancy (ACA) qualification.

Prior to joining DWPF, Andrew was employed by Asian conglomerate, Jardine, Matheson & Co.  Whilst seconded to the finance department of their construction joint venture, he gained experience in financial accounting and strategic business development within the building and infrastructure sector.  Andrew holds a Masters degree in Civil Engineering with Construction Management from the University of Edinburgh, and is currently enrolled as a candidate in the CFA programme.

Jessica graduated from Loughborough University with a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Accounting and Financial Management.  Having lived in Abu Dhabi for nineteen years, Jessica has gained experience in a variety of different industries, including Law and Management Consultancy.

Natalie is PA to David Wylde and other Board members and is also responsible for Human Resources, company accounting, IT and Marketing.
 
Prior to joining DWPF, Natalie studied Theatre and Film Studies at the Metropolitan University, and gained an MA in Contemporary Art Theory at Wimbledon School of Art.  She has spent 6 years working in Office Management at other organisations.

Individuals will be required to project manage transactions from inception to financial close, and will need a detailed understanding of the commercial aspects of PFI/PPP transactions. Experience of structuring and negotiating optimal funding packages is also key, as is the ability to work with and manage the other advisers on a deal. If you are interested in applying for a role at DWPF, please send a CV and covering note to

We are constantly looking to employ highly talented modellers with 3+ years of relevant experience, educated to degree level and either holding, or working towards, an accountancy qualification. If you are interested in applying for a role at DWPF, please send a CV and covering note to