Nikolaus Schmid Consulting

Corporate Finance · M&A · Interim CFO

Trusted financial support.
When it matters most.

Complex financial situations demand trust, discretion, and clear financial judgment.

I support management teams, boards, and investors in these moments with senior-level corporate finance expertise, hands-on execution, and full personal accountability, from initial analysis through implementation.

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10+
Years of experience in Corporate Finance & M&A
Professional & Confidential
Senior advice, hands-On Support
Europe & Global
Cross-border mandates & international clients

How I can help

Senior corporate finance support for M&A, growth, transformation, and special situations.

About

Senior focus, direct engagement.

I am an independent corporate finance advisor, Interim CFO, and board member with over ten years of experience supporting management teams, boards, and investors in growth, transformation, and special situations.

My work focuses on providing financial clarity in situations where decisions carry real consequences. I help leadership teams move from uncertainty to action through robust forecasting, disciplined cash-flow management, and structured analysis that translates complexity into decision-ready insight. I combine hands-on execution with a methodical approach, ensuring that strategic objectives are supported by reliable numbers and practical implementation.

Over the course of my career, I have held Interim and Part-Time CFO roles, led FP&A and finance transformations, advised on M&A and valuation, and served in board and advisory positions. Much of my work has taken place in international, fast-moving, and often liquidity-constrained environments, contexts where financial discipline, prioritisation, and speed are critical.

Working across executive and non-executive roles allows me to bridge detailed operational finance with broader strategic and governance perspectives, helping organisations align day-to-day financial decisions with long-term objectives.

I am based in Vienna, Austria, and support clients across Europe and internationally, including serving as a board member of a US-based biotech company.

How we’ll work together

A simple, transparent process from first call to follow‑up.

  1. 01

    Independent & Conflict-Free

    As an independent advisor, I bring a clear, unbiased perspective focused entirely on your objectives. With no institutional agenda or competing interests, every recommendation is made with one goal in mind: the best outcome for you. You get honest, senior-level advice grounded in experience — and the confidence that comes with it.

  2. 02

    Senior, Hands-On Engagement

    From first briefing to final deliverable, I work directly alongside you and your team. Every engagement receives my full personal attention, with close collaboration, regular check-ins, and fast feedback loops that keep the work sharp and aligned with your needs as they evolve.

  3. 03

    Professional & Confidential

    Sensitive situations call for experienced hands and genuine discretion. All mandates are handled with the highest level of professionalism and strict confidentiality — creating the space for open, frank conversations and the kind of clear thinking that leads to good decisions.

  4. 04

    Selected Partner Network

    Where additional expertise or capacity is required, I collaborate with a small network of trusted partner firms. Engagements remain tightly coordinated, with a single senior point of contact throughout.

    • Virteos International Network of Tax Experts
    • Entra Corporate Finance Boutique

Selected references

A selection of recent mandates across M&A, restructuring, and interim finance.

Interim CFO

US-based Biotech Company

Board-level support on liquidity management during a restructuring phase, including cash-focused forecasting, scenario analysis, and the refinancing of existing debt facilities.

Cross-Border M&A · Sell-Side · Medical Sector

Mid-Market Cross-Border Transaction

Financial modelling, valuation, and transaction support for a mid-market cross-border sell-side process in the medical sector, supporting shareholder and board decision-making.

Buy-Side Advisory · Medical Sector · Austria

Acquisition of a Medical Target

Buy-side support including financial due diligence, coordination with legal and tax advisors, and guidance to the investment committee throughout the transaction process.

Restructuring & Refinancing · Photovoltaic

Solar Portfolio Restructuring

Refinancing and financial restructuring of a photovoltaic solar portfolio during a liquidity-constrained phase, with focus on cash preservation and stakeholder alignment.

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