I'm Riccardo Pollacchini. I help companies scale with clarity, sharp financial thinking, and the belief that great work should actually be enjoyable.
Finance is often treated as a support function. I believe it's a growth engine — when done right.
I'm a Head of Business Finance with 5+ years of experience working at the intersection of data, strategy, and people. My work lives at the scale-up stage — where the numbers need to be sharp, the decisions need to be fast, and the teams need to stay motivated.
I don't believe finance has to be dry. The best financial leaders I've met combine rigour with curiosity, and they communicate in ways that actually make people act — not just nod along.
This site is where I share what I learn: weekly observations from the trenches, long-form thinking on topics I care about, and the occasional unpopular opinion about how business finance really works.
Short, punchy, and always grounded in something real. Every week, one observation from the world of business finance — straight to the point.
When a topic deserves more than a tweet or a weekly brief — I go deep. These pieces take time to write and hopefully time to read.
This AI assistant is trained on my thinking, articles, and approach. Ask it anything about business finance, FP&A, scale-ups, or how I work.
* AI responses are generated and may not perfectly represent Riccardo's views. For important decisions, reach out directly.
Whether you want to discuss a finance challenge, collaborate on something, or just say hi — I'm always happy to connect.
I'm particularly interested in conversations around finance transformation, scale-up challenges, and building high-performing teams. No cold pitches please — but genuine conversations are always welcome.
Based in Copenhagen, Denmark 🇩🇰