Most BI and AI projects in finance fail for the same reason: the tech team doesn’t understand finance, or the finance team can’t build technology. We don’t have that problem.
Our core team of 6–10 people is deliberately built at the intersection of financial controlling and data engineering. Controllers who code. Engineers who read balance sheets. This is not a common combination — and it’s exactly why we move fast and get things right the first time.
Leadership
Founded by Martin Duben and Peter Lukáč , combining 20+ years across both finance and technology.
Martin Duben — Business development and product design. CEE markets, corporate reporting applications. Background: PwC (financial audit), MetLife (built FP&A function for CEE/MENA), NOVIS Insurance (Deputy CFO). Martin has sat on both sides — inside finance teams and inside the companies building tools for them. That perspective shapes everything we build.
Peter Lukáč — Chief Technology Officer. UK and Western European markets, M&A, business modelling, valuations. Deep expertise in automation, financial modelling, system architecture, and AI integration. Peter builds the infrastructure that makes financial data trustworthy at scale — from ERP integration to enterprise authentication.
The Core Team
Every team member carries dual fluency in finance and technology. Our controllers understand data pipelines. Our engineers understand accounting logic. This means we don’t lose weeks translating between business requirements and technical implementation — we think in both languages at once.
The result: faster delivery, fewer misunderstandings, and financial infrastructure that actually reflects how your business works.
Extended Network
We complement the core team with a focused network of specialists:
Financial advisory — Industry-specific expertise, valuations, M&A diligence, strategic consulting.
Technical partners — System integrators for complex ERP implementations and infrastructure projects.
Industry specialists — Domain depth in real estate, hospitality, manufacturing, and PE portfolio management.
Track Record
74 legal entities served across 11 countries and 13 industries. EUR 548M in client revenue reported through our platform. 12+ ERP systems integrated. Financial infrastructure built for companies from EUR 1M to EUR 500M+ turnover.
Join Us
We’re always looking for people who think across finance and technology — not just one or the other. If you’re a controller who’s curious about data engineering, or an engineer who finds financial logic fascinating, we’d like to hear from you.
Reach out at support@cfoupgrade.com .