Nikolas Nikolaou is an experienced Financial Officer with a solid foundation in financial management and project reporting in the non-profit sector. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Essex, where he focused on International Financial Reporting Standards. Nikolas started his career at a small accounting and auditing firm, where he gained practical experience with clients across various sectors, including construction, retail, and services. He subsequently moved into financial positions where he managed the financial integrity of large European projects, overseeing budgets for over a hundred ongoing projects each year, while ensuring adherence to intricate funding requirements.

Nikolas boasts considerable experience with numerous funded initiatives, such as Erasmus+ Key Actions 2 and 3, Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe, RIF, and CERV.
His professional experience includes establishing finance departments, optimizing financial reporting procedures, and training teams to follow best practices in financial management. He has worked closely with top partners, including universities throughout Europe, to uphold excellence in financial reporting and project management.