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Italo in a few words
Results-oriented Senior Finance Executive with 30+ years of experience leading financial operations for multinational and private companies in the technology, manufacturing, Internet, SaaS and Fintech sectors. Proven expertise in accounting, audit (Big4), strategic financial planning, budgeting & forecasting and M&A. Extensive experience working across diverse international locations, including Americas, Europe, Middle-East, Africa, and Asia allows for a culturally-sensitive approach to financial leadership. As CFO, scaled an Internet/SaaS start-up group to US$30 million in revenue from the ground up. Currently seeking remote or hybrid roles, I am open to travel for suitable opportunities in Continental Europe or the United Kingdom.
Specialties include: Fractional CFO | Interim Management | Interim CFO | E-commerce | Entrepreneur | Start-up | Internet | MVP | Subscription Model | Financial Reporting | Strategic Business Planning | Financial Planning | Corporate Finance | Business Valuation | Software Valuation | Capital Asset Pricing Model CAPM | WAAC | FP&A | Financial Reporting | Cash Management | Working Capital | AR | AP | Risk Management | Process Improvements | Restructuring | Budgeting | Forecasting | Financial Consolidations | M&A | Due Diligence | Integration | US | EMEA | Hong Kong | International GAAP | IFRS | Audit Compliance | Internal Controls | Internal Audit | External Audit | Tax Compliance | US GAAP | Percentage of Completion Accounting | BI Tools | Talent Acquisition | Leadership | Improving Cost Efficiencies | Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) | Company Formations | Affiliate Marketing | Dating Business | Social Networks Business | Craft Beer | Coffee | Big 4 | Fortune 500 | Fintech
Experience
- NEBEUSInterim CFOTECHSeptember 2024 - Today (8 months)Barcelona, SpainI oversee the full spectrum of finance operations for a recently acquired UK-based Electronic Money Institution (EMI) within a fintech group specializing in crypto wallets, crypto-backed loans, and card payment solutions. My responsibilities include financial reporting and analysis, treasury management, external audits, tax compliance, payroll, and ensuring adherence to UK EMI regulatory requirements. I am also driving the migration and implementation of a new accounting system to enhance operational efficiency. As a strategic financial leader, I support the company’s growth objectives and spearhead the integration of crypto and payment solutions businesses. Additionally, I serve as a board member for the Nebeus Group, contributing to its overall governance and strategic direction.
- Volt EffectCFO Services - Senior Consultant – Interim ManagerCONSULTING & AUDITSDecember 2022 - Today (2 years and 5 months)Barcelona, SpainEmpowering businesses to achieve new heights through the delivery of finance consulting and interim/fractional CFO services for a global clientele in diverse industries, including manufacturing, software (SaaS) and Internet.
- BREWTALCo-Founder, Managing DirectorE-COMMERCESeptember 2016 - Today (8 years and 8 months)Barcelona, SpainAs co-founder of Brewtal, a craft beer and 3rd wave coffee startup, had an instrumental role creating the e-commerce and subscription business model (i.e. subscription box), the MVPs as well as the brand concept and all its pillars. Upon the foundation and launch, acted as managing partner wearing multiples hats in the areas of finance (e.g. CLV, CAC, MRR tracking), digital marketing, product management and design, supply chain, order fulfillment and logistics.
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Education
- Executive Education, Mastering Digital MarketingLondon Business School, London, United Kingdom2022Executive Education, Mastering Digital Marketing
- Master of FinanceSolvay Brussels School of Economics & Management, Brussels, Belgium2005Executive Master, Finance
- Bachelor of Business Administration - Major in FinanceFlorida International University, Miami, United States2000
Certifications
- Six Sigma Green BeltHoneywell International2008