Adrian Michel, CFA

CFO | Corporate Finance | Board Member | ex-EY

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

About

As a Senior Finance Leader with 15 years of experience, I specialize in financial strategy, planning, and analysis to drive sustainable growth. My expertise spans SMEs and global organizations, where I’ve led budgeting, forecasting, accounting, and financial reporting while turning complex data into actionable insights for long-term success in the consumer goods, life science, and technology sectors. In my role as CFO of an SME, I’ve taken a hands-on approach to streamlining accounting and operations, implementing efficient processes, and enhancing financial clarity. These efforts have aligned financial strategies with business goals, improving both operational efficiency and strategic direction. Furthermore, I took on leading the IT and HR teams. Previously, as a Corporate Finance Consultant, I managed high-impact projects, including financial forecasting, sell-side and buy-side transactions, financial modelling, restructuring, and valuation, collaborating with global clients on complex projects. Combining analytical expertise, a customer-centric mindset, and a proactive approach, I develop innovative financial solutions that mitigate risks, uncover opportunities, and empower businesses to make informed, impactful decisions.

Experience

  • Partner at arqus partners
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

  • Board Member at Norm Aufzüge AG
    Apr 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • Chief Financial Officer at ViCOLLECTIVE
    Mar 2022 - Apr 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    ViCOLLECTIVE has been created through the merger of ViCAFE and Vivi Kola at the beginning of 2023.

  • Head of Finance at ForlamVentures GmbH
    Mar 2022 - Mar 2025 · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • EY (10 yrs)
    • Senior Manager - Valuation, Modeling & Economics
      Jun 2019 - Dec 2021 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    • Senior Manager - Decision Modeling & Economics
      Oct 2018 - May 2019 · 8 mos

    • Manager - Business Modeling
      May 2016 - Sep 2018 · 2 yrs 5 mos