The atypical CFO

Bringing clarity to complex financial structures.

An independent CFO with broad, hands-on experience in strategic finance, fund governance and executive directorship, supporting companies, private equity and private debt structures across the Benelux and the wider EU.

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Summit perspective. Grounded execution.

Strategic finance at CFO level, backed by hands-on experience in investment structures, private equity, private debt, fund management and executive directorship.

PROFIMA works alongside business owners, management teams and boards when financial complexity calls for experienced leadership. We combine strategic insight with hands-on responsibility across corporate finance, governance and investment structures.

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Years of cross-sector experience
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Areas of experience
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Independent, conflict-free oversight
EU
Regulated fund jurisdictions
Fund strategies Private Equity Real Estate Private Debt
Our focus

Six areas of experience.

Not a classic CFO. Next to finance, we bring hands-on experience in investment structures, funds and boards, so one partner sees the whole picture of companies, holdings and funds in private equity and private debt.

01
CFO & Strategic Finance

Our core role: interim or in-house CFO for companies and holdings, taking charge of cash, forecasting, funding and reporting so the numbers give direction.

02
Investment Structures

Set-up and day-to-day running of (regulated) investment vehicles, structures and SPVs in the Benelux and across the EU.

03
Private Equity

From investment case and due diligence to portfolio follow-up, add-ons and a well-prepared exit.

04
Private Debt

Structuring, monitoring and reporting of private lending, with a close eye on covenants, collateral and cash flows.

05
Fund Management

The full fund lifecycle: coordination with the AIFM, depositary and administrator, NAV and investor reporting.

06
Executive Directorship

Independent board and general-partner mandates that bring financial judgement and governance to every decision.

Who we work with

Companies, boards and investment structures. Across all six areas.

Every organisation faces distinct challenges. PROFIMA combines executive leadership, strategic financial expertise and investment insight to turn complexity into clarity and ambition into lasting value.
Discover how our expertise aligns with your needs.

Discuss your challenge
01 Your in-house CFO & strategic compass

Companies & Management Teams

We embed financial leadership inside your organization — turning numbers into direction. From cash and margins to forecasting and funding, we make finance a driver of strategy, not an afterthought.

For founders, family businesses, scale-ups & holdings

Financial & business process optimization
Cost & revenue optimization
Budgeting, forecasting & scenario planning
Automated reporting and dashboards
Contract & legal support, administrative coordination
M&A, investment studies & due diligence
Corporate funding advisory (VC, PE, debt)
Holding & investment structures for founders and families
Data-driven analysis & AI implementation
Strategic & financial management by PROFIMA — Benelux
02 Independent oversight that protects value

Shareholders & Boards

We take a seat at your table — bringing financial acumen, regulatory insight and operational discipline to every board and governance body, so oversight becomes a driver of integrity and performance.

For shareholders, family offices, boards & investment committees

Independent directorships & mandates
Oversight of financial & operational performance
Governance frameworks & internal controls
Risk management & compliance monitoring
Liaison with AIFMs, auditors & custodians
Board & investor meeting leadership
Strategic input for long-term value creation
Review of key financial, legal & operational documents
General-partner (GP) mandates for investment funds
Executive directorship & governance by PROFIMA — Benelux
03 End-to-end stewardship of your fund

Funds & Investment Structures

We run the full fund lifecycle — setup, administration, reporting and transactions — with the precision and governance that regulated jurisdictions demand.

For PE, real estate & private debt funds, vehicles & SPVs

Daily fund operations & coordination
Oversight of PE, real estate & private debt funds
Due diligence & transaction management
Governance & regulatory compliance (local & EU)
Coordination with AIFMs & central administration
Investor relations, ESG & NAV reporting
Portfolio diversification & financial analysis
Audit preparation & dataroom management
Set-up & running of investment vehicles, structures & SPVs
Private equity: deal execution, portfolio monitoring & exit preparation
Private debt: structuring, monitoring & covenant reporting
Fund & investment management by PROFIMA — Benelux
Gregory De Gols — Founder & Managing Director of PROFIMA, CFO, finance & governance expert (Benelux)
Founder & owner

Gregory De Gols

“Turning financial complexity into strategic clarity.”

An atypical CFO: senior finance executive, independent director and fund governance expert with over 10 years of cross-sector experience in financial management, investment operations and strategic leadership. Gregory combines deep financial insight with a pragmatic, hands-on approach — from controlling, cash flow and reporting to complex funding rounds, board mandates and co-managing regulated investment funds and structures.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

PROFIMA is an atypical CFO: an independent CFO partner with broad, hands-on experience across six areas — strategic finance, investment structures, private equity, private debt, fund management and executive directorship. We work inside the companies, holdings and funds of our clients.

Yes, that is our core role. As interim or in-house CFO we take charge of cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, M&A and funding through private equity or private debt, so that finance becomes a driver of strategy rather than an afterthought.

Our focus is the Benelux — Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands — and we support clients and structures across the wider EU. We are based in Hertsberge (Oostkamp), Belgium, with specific fund and governance expertise in regulated jurisdictions such as Luxembourg.

Yes. We set up and run (regulated) investment vehicles, structures and SPVs in the Benelux and across the EU. That covers the structuring, the coordination with lawyers, notaries, the AIFM, depositary and administrator, and the day-to-day finance and administration once the vehicle is live.

We support investors and their portfolio companies across the whole investment: building the investment case, due diligence and deal execution, then portfolio monitoring, add-on acquisitions and preparing a well-documented exit.

For private debt funds and lenders we handle structuring, monitoring and reporting: following up cash flows, covenants and collateral, and keeping investors and the AIFM informed with clear, timely reporting.

As an executive or independent director we take a seat on the board of a company, holding or fund, or act as general partner of an investment fund. We bring objective oversight, financial judgement and regulatory insight, so that governance protects value and strengthens decision-making.

PROFIMA manages the full fund lifecycle for private equity, private debt and real estate structures — including AIFM coordination, central administration, NAV and ESG reporting, due diligence, audit preparation and EU regulatory compliance, in jurisdictions such as Luxembourg.

Reach out by phone at +32 (0)498 60 92 92 or email info@profima.be, or use the contact form below. We'll schedule an introductory conversation to understand your challenge and outline how we can help.

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PROFIMA bv · Gagelstraat 1, B-8020 Hertsberge (Oostkamp), Belgium

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