Holding Companies
Manufacturing
Retail
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Wholesale
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Paolo Gualandi

Senior Consultant

About Me

CFO, Controller and Consultant with over 15 years of experience in Finance, Controlling and Administration, gained in European and American multinational environments, both owner-managed and fund-owned. Specialized in Financial (FP&A) and strategic planning, Management Control Systems, Industrial Controlling and Credit Management, M&A (buy-side), Turnaround and Change Management, Audit, Due Diligence, International Taxation and System Integration. Proven leadership in management of international teams and corporate turnarounds. Experience in M&A (buy-side) and company valorisation for resale purposes. Ability in stakeholders relationships (banks, auditors, minorities).

Jurisdiction

Italy

Experience

Seniority LevelBoard
Years of Experience15-20 years
Current StatusActive
Senior ConsultantBlue Star Advice Srl
2024 - Present

Industrial Controlling, Cash Management, Financial and Strategic Planning (budgeting and forecasting), System Integration, M&A Advisory, CFO Temporary/Fractional Management

Group CFOInalca Food & Beverage Srl
2019 - 2024

€170M turnover. 500+ employees. 50+ direct reports.

Head of Accounting and Industrial ControllerRexnord Flattop Europe Srl
2014 - 2019

Backed by a US P.E. €50M turnover. 130+ employees.

Accounting SpecialistSbe-Varvit Spa
2011 - 2014

€280M turnover. 800+ emplyees.

Education

Degree of Management and Business AdministrationUniversity of Parma
2007 - 2009
Degree of EconomicsUniversity of Ferrara
2004 - 2007

Skills

Core skills10
Interests6
Languages2

Skills

Management Control Systems
Cash Flow Management
Strategic Planning & Execution
M&A Advisory
System Integration
Temporary/Fractional CFO
Budgeting & Forecasting
Performance Management & KPI Design
Leadership & Team Empowerment
Communication & Stakeholder Management

Interests

Sports & Motorsports
Technology
Travels
Personal Growth & Resilient Mindset
Business Strategy & Leadership
Education and Training

Languages

English
Italian