Nicolas Serra

Strategic and Hands-On Finance Executive with 20+ years of international experience across US and European private equity-backed companies, large corporations, Big 4, family offices, and multi-entity investment holdings. I partner closely with CEOs, Boards, and investors to strengthen financial governance, cash discipline, and decision-making, while enabling scalable growth across complex, multi-entity environments.

Skilled in building and scaling high-performing finance teams, professionalizing reporting, and implementing governance frameworks to support early-stage, fast-growing, and asset-heavy organizations. Known for a forward-thinking, problem-solving mindset, strong business acumen, and customer-oriented approach, enabling actionable insights that drive operational efficiency, profitability, and long-term value creation.

Expert in PE-grade financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, performance management, contribution margin analysis, working capital optimization, CAPEX discipline, scenario planning, treasury and trade finance, and multi-currency liquidity management. Hands-on experience leading ERP and digital finance transformations (NetSuite, SAP FICO/MM, Twinfield), accelerating reporting speed, insight, and decision-making quality.

Serves as a trusted Board and CEO partner, capable of translating complex operational and financial challenges into strategic guidance, risk analysis, and investment-grade decision frameworks. Trilingual (French, English, Spanish) with extensive cross-border experience across Europe, the UK, LATAM, and Asia, and a proven track record in supporting founders, investors, and boards in scaling and professionalizing organizations.

CFO with extensive experience in private equity-backed and investment-driven environments, delivering financial discipline, cash visibility, performance steering, and investment decision support. Strong background in multi-entity reporting, working capital optimization, capital allocation, and building scalable finance structures aligned with investor expectations.

2002-2026 Master’s Degree in Business Administration – Kedge Business School, Erasmus: ICADE Madrid