I am a senior strategic finance leader with 10+ years of experience advising founders, boards, and investors on corporate structuring, capital strategy, and financial modeling for complex, multi-entity businesses. I specialize in building investor-ready financial architectures for asset- and IP-driven companies, including cross-border holding structures, project SPVs, and long-term cashflow models. I partner with entrepreneurs to turn creative vision into investable, scalable enterprises, translating complex programs into clear financial strategy and practical funding plans. I’m known for collaborating across legal, tax, and advisory teams to balance liquidity, risk, and control while delivering measurable value.

Vasilije Kusovac

I am a senior strategic finance leader with 10+ years of experience advising founders, boards, and investors on corporate structuring, capital strategy, and financial modeling for complex, multi-entity businesses. I specialize in building investor-ready financial architectures for asset- and IP-driven companies, including cross-border holding structures, project SPVs, and long-term cashflow models. I partner with entrepreneurs to turn creative vision into investable, scalable enterprises, translating complex programs into clear financial strategy and practical funding plans. I’m known for collaborating across legal, tax, and advisory teams to balance liquidity, risk, and control while delivering measurable value.

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I am a senior strategic finance leader with 10+ years of experience advising founders, boards, and investors on corporate structuring, capital strategy, and financial modeling for complex, multi-entity businesses. I specialize in building investor-ready financial architectures for asset- and IP-driven companies, including cross-border holding structures, project SPVs, and long-term cashflow models.

I partner with entrepreneurs to turn creative vision into investable, scalable enterprises, translating complex programs into clear financial strategy and practical funding plans. I’m known for collaborating across legal, tax, and advisory teams to balance liquidity, risk, and control while delivering measurable value.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Advanced

Work Experience

Group Finance Director at Portonovi Group
January 1, 2023 - Present
Senior finance partner to founders and board for a multi-entity, capital-intensive, IP-driven real estate and hospitality group with over €800m in assets and development pipeline. Designed and evolved holding company, operating entity, and asset-level structures to support external investors, lenders, and long-term value creation. Built multi-year financial models capturing asset performance, cash waterfalls, capital returns, and downside risk for board and investor decision-making. Led the preparation of investment materials, financial packs, and due diligence support for funding, restructuring, and M&A initiatives. Evaluated equity, debt, and structured financing options to balance liquidity, risk, and control in a capital-heavy environment. Worked closely with legal, tax, and external advisors to ensure cross-border structures were commercially sound and investor-ready. Acted as trusted advisor to founders, translating complex projects into clear financial strategy.
Head of FP&A at Portonovi Group
September 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Built the financial planning and modeling framework for large-scale, phased investment programs. Developed project-level and portfolio-level cashflow models to evaluate return, risk, and funding requirements. Created scenario models to test different pricing, timing, and financing strategies.
Financial Controller at Jugopetrol AD (Hellenic Petroleum Group)
December 1, 2014 - September 1, 2018
Managed financial reporting, cost control, and investment tracking in a multinational, capital-intensive organization. Ensured compliance with accounting standards and internal controls for project and operational spend. Managed audit processes, internal controls strengthening, and system-driven reporting improvements in SAP.

Education

Master in Finance at Università Bocconi, Milan, Italy
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Bachelor in International Economics & Management at Università Bocconi, Milan, Italy
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009

Qualifications

Fellow of ACCA (FCCA)
January 1, 2018 - January 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Financial Services, Professional Services

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

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