I'm Johan Nordstrom
Johan Nordström is a seasoned finance executive and restructuring advisor with over 30 years of experience driving high-stakes turnarounds, cash flow optimisation, and operational improvements for multinational corporations, lenders, and private equity stakeholders.
As Founder of the Working Capital Academy, Johan is committed to making world-class financial and operational expertise accessible to individuals and small businesses globally — empowering them with the tools and insights traditionally reserved for large corporations.
Over three decades, Johan has designed and implemented working capital improvement programs across industries, freeing up billions in cash, reducing operational waste, and strengthening financial resilience. His leadership roles at EY, AlixPartners, and other top-tier advisory firms, combined with hands-on entrepreneurial experience, give him a rare blend of boardroom-level strategy and practical, on-the-ground execution. For multiple years, he also taught the “Working Capital in Practice” course to master’s students at the Stockholm School of Economics — sharing real-world insights with the next generation of financial leaders. This depth of expertise, proven in both stable and crisis conditions, underpins the Academy’s mission to deliver actionable, results-driven knowledge that creates lasting impact.
What is Working Capital Academy?
Working Capital Academy delivers the same tools and training large corporates use to improve cash flow, strengthen financial control, and drive performance across their organizations.
Trusted by over 100,000 professionals globally, our self-paced online courses are designed by industry experts and built on decades of real-world experience in operations and finance.
Now accessible to individuals, entrepreneurs, and small businesses, our training empowers you to upskill, make smarter financial decisions, and stay competitive in today’s fast-moving market.
Why Working Capital Matters
Working capital is the engine that keeps a business running — influencing everything from day-to-day operations to long-term growth.
Understanding how to manage working capital effectively helps individuals and organizations unlock cash, reduce financial stress, and strengthen performance. Whether you're managing a business or building your career, mastering working capital is essential for smarter decisions and sustainable success.
âś“ Real-world expertise
âś“ Proven methodology
âś“ Immediate applicability
Our Mission and Story
Working Capital Academy was created to make high-impact working capital management training accessible to everyone — not just employees of large corporations. We believe the same knowledge that drives performance in the world’s largest companies should be available to anyone who wants to learn, grow, and make smarter financial decisions.
What started as Sandvik’s groundbreaking TIC Project to improve working capital across a global workforce quickly grew into a learning movement — powered by eLearning and measurable impact.
The content evolved through hands-on application and collaboration with major international companies in manufacturing, supply chain, and industrial sectors.
Expert educators redesigned and digitized the curriculum to meet the needs of modern learners — flexible, interactive, and self-paced.
Working Capital Academy brings this proven corporate training to individuals, entrepreneurs, and small businesses — empowering anyone to upskill and perform smarter.
100,000+ Professionals Trained
Proven methodology, now available to everyone