Pierino Branella In 60 Seconds

Pierino Branella, CFA is a seasoned finance professional with deep expertise in financial modelling, FP&A, and strategic finance across SaaS, AI SaaS, deeptech, proptech, and fintech startups. As a fractional CFO and consultant, he has helped over 30 companies turn finance into a data-driven strategic asset, building complex models for capital raises, private credit funds, M&A transactions, and business valuations. His work has been instrumental in securing funding rounds and optimizing financial operations for high-growth ventures. Previously, Pierino held leadership roles at Meta, Amazon, and IHS Markit, where he leveraged data analytics and financial insights to drive business decisions. His experience also spans the energy sector, with roles at Saudi Aramco and EY, structuring cross-border transactions and developing financial models for IPOs and acquisitions. He holds a Master of Financial Engineering from UC Berkeley and brings a global perspective through his work across industries and geographies.