Russell Nicholls
About Russell Nicholls
Russell Nicholls is the Chief Financial Officer at Shopmonkey, with a strong background in finance leadership within the SaaS industry. He has held CFO positions at HopSkipDrive and Bluebeam, Inc., and has extensive experience in building finance teams for venture capital-backed startups.
Current Role at Shopmonkey
Russell Nicholls serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Shopmonkey. He has held this position since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the financial operations and strategic financial planning of the company, contributing to its growth and development in the software as a service (SaaS) sector.
Previous Experience in Finance Leadership
Prior to his current role, Russell Nicholls held several significant positions in finance leadership. He was the Chief Financial Officer at HopSkipDrive from 2020 to 2021 and at Bluebeam, Inc. from 2018 to 2020. He also served as VP Finance at ServiceTitan from 2015 to 2018, and as Executive Director of Financial Planning & Analysis at YP Holdings from 2008 to 2015.
Education and Expertise in Accounting
Russell Nicholls earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in Accounting from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. His education provides a strong foundation for his expertise in building and scaling finance teams, particularly within venture capital-backed vertical SaaS startups.
Background in Consulting and Finance
Russell Nicholls began his career as a Consultant at Hewitt Associates from 1997 to 1999. His extensive background includes management and finance leadership roles within the SaaS industry, where he has developed strong skills in strategic finance and business planning.