Gennaro Oliviero - Group Financial Director

Q: Where is Gennaro based?

Gennaro is based in Barcelona, Spain .

Q: What languages does Gennaro speak?

Gennaro speaks the following languages: Italian (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Gennaro have?

Gennaro has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Gennaro has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months . Note that Gennaro may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Gennaro's latest experience?

Gennaro's most recent position is Group Financial Director at Ethermail .

Q: What companies has Gennaro worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Gennaro has worked for Ethermail , Meld Fi , Dappradar , and Workfinder Ltd .

Q: Which industries is Gennaro most experienced in?

Gennaro is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Retail , and Fashion and Apparel . Gennaro also has some experience in Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Gennaro most experienced in?

Gennaro is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Accounting , and Business Intelligence . Gennaro also has some experience in Audit .

Q: Which industries has Gennaro worked in recently?

Gennaro has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Gennaro worked in recently?

Gennaro has recently worked in business areas like Accounting , Finance , and Business Intelligence .

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Barcelona, Spain

Experience

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 2 months

Spain

Group Financial Director

Ethermail

Delivered monthly and quarterly financial packs used in strategic decision-making by the CEO and VC/PE boards.
Implemented SaaS-based revenue recognition policies; oversaw KPI tracking (CMRR, CAC, churn, CLV) to align with investor standards.
Developed long-range forecasting models supporting expansion and capital allocation decisions.
Partnered with cofounders on Series funding rounds, managing investor communications and financial due diligence.
Directed cash flow forecasting and liquidity management, optimizing treasury operations across centralized and decentralized platforms.
Oversaw external audits and ensure group-wide tax and statutory compliance, coordinating with advisors in multiple jurisdictions.

Feb 2023 - Jun 2024

1 year 5 months

Lithuania

Head of Finance

Meld Fi

Developed financial strategies, policies, and forecasting frameworks to drive profitability.
Led the implementation of SaaS revenue models and dashboards, embedding KPI analysis (CLV, CAC, Churn, CMRR).
Managed financial operations across five global entities, harmonizing accounting processes and reporting frameworks.
Built and maintained 13-week cash flow forecasts and liquidity strategies; collaborated closely with founders on funding strategy and M&A integration.
Standardized group-wide accounting controls and policy frameworks, improving audit readiness and transparency.
Developed group cash pooling strategies and managed exposure across multiple currencies and banking relationships.

Sep 2021 - Jan 2023

1 year 5 months

Netherlands

Financial Controller

Dappradar

Led budgeting and forecasting processes, delivering scenario-based analysis.
Delivered monthly consolidated reporting to VCs and Private Equity Funds, ensuring accuracy and timeliness under tight close deadlines.
Managed liquidity, budget forecasting, and cash flow modelling, supporting board-level decisions.
Implemented a Tableau KPI dashboard through multiple data source integration (i.e. google analytics, AWS).
Supervised all month-end closing activities, from journal entries and accruals to deferred revenue and SaaS billing.
Oversaw financial operations and centralized accounting across multiple countries, ensuring standardisation and scalability.
Led interactions with auditors and external tax advisors; ensured statutory filings and regulatory compliance across entities.

Sep 2019 - Sep 2021

2 years 1 month

United Kingdom

Financial Controller

Workfinder Ltd

Built financial infrastructure from the ground up, including SaaS-specific financial models and accounting processes.
Developed group FP&A frameworks, implemented BI dashboards (Tableau), and led month-end closing cadence.
Oversaw ERP deployment and finance automation initiatives to support scaling.
Supported CFO and CEO in fundraising and reporting to investors, including board packs and KPIs.
Ensured UK statutory compliance, payroll, and VAT reporting accuracy.

Sep 2017 - Sep 2019

2 years 1 month

United States

Commercial Finance Manager

The Rug Company Ltd

Supported the CFO in cash flow management and strategic planning across multiple international entities.
Oversaw budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliation of international operations and inventory.
Developed a solid 5 years strategic finance model with multiple scenario analysis.

Mar 2015 - Sep 2017

2 years 7 months

United Kingdom

Management Accountant

Yumi International Ltd

Nov 2013 - Mar 2015

1 year 5 months

United Kingdom

Commercial Control Specialist

Fiat Chrysler Group

May 2011 - Apr 2013

2 years

France, United States

Financial Analyst

Faconnable

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Information Technology (6.5 years), Retail (4.5 years), Fashion (4.5 years), and Automotive (1.5 years).

Information Technology

Retail

Fashion

Automotive

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Finance (14 years), Accounting (9 years), Business Intelligence (3.5 years), and Audit (2 years).

Finance

Accounting

Business Intelligence

Audit

Summary

Strategic finance leader with 10+ years’ experience building and scaling FP&A functions in SaaS, tech and retail companies. Expert in advanced financial modelling, multi-scenario forecasting, and SaaS metrics analysis (ARR, NRR, CAC, LTV, churn). Proven track record supporting CEOs, CFOs, boards, and investors with actionable insights and investor-ready reporting. Skilled in establishing FP&A systems, driving automation, and optimizing performance across multi-entity, multi-currency structures.

Skills

Erp: Sap, Sage, Xero, Quickbooks
Business Intelligence: Tableau, Powerbi, Qlik
Financial Planning Tools: Anaplan

Languages

Italian

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

Education

Oct 2009 - Jun 2012

University of Pisa

PhD in Business Administration · Business Administration · Pisa, Italy

Oct 2006 - Jun 2008

University of Pisa

Master degree in Financial Control · Financial Control · Pisa, Italy

Oct 2002 - Jun 2006

University of Naples

Bachelor degree in Finance and Accounting · Finance and Accounting · Italy

Certifications & licenses

CIMA

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Where is Gennaro based?

Gennaro is based in Barcelona, Spain.

What languages does Gennaro speak?

Gennaro speaks the following languages: Italian (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Gennaro have?

Gennaro has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Gennaro has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months. Note that Gennaro may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Gennaro be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Gennaro would be well-suited for roles such as: Group Financial Director, Head of Finance, Financial Controller.

What is Gennaro's latest experience?

Gennaro's most recent position is Group Financial Director at Ethermail.

What companies has Gennaro worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Gennaro has worked for Ethermail, Meld Fi, Dappradar, and Workfinder Ltd.

Which industries is Gennaro most experienced in?

Gennaro is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Retail, and Fashion and Apparel. Gennaro also has some experience in Automotive.

Which business areas is Gennaro most experienced in?

Gennaro is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Business Intelligence. Gennaro also has some experience in Audit.

Which industries has Gennaro worked in recently?

Gennaro has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Gennaro worked in recently?

Gennaro has recently worked in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Business Intelligence.

What is Gennaro's education?

Gennaro holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from University of Pisa, a Master in Financial Control from University of Pisa and a Bachelor in Finance and Accounting from University of Naples.

Does Gennaro have any certificates?

Gennaro has 1 certificate: CIMA.

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