Petri Nikula

Background

About Petri Nikula

I am an experienced finance professional with 30+ years of success in various industries, including building technology, construction, and metals. Throughout my career, I have been well-regarded for running robust financial reporting processes, strategically supporting complex business transactions, and optimizing business decision-making and operations ready for growth or exit. I have experience working in stock-listed companies with employees. WHY FINANCE Numbers do not lie. Numbers bestow power. Finance provides the foundation for making decisions that impact a company's profitability, financial health, and growth potential. MY CORE COMPETENCES - Financial operations management: consolidation, cash flow, reporting, budgeting, forecasting - In-house finance function development - Team building, leadership, and stakeholder cooperation - Finance strategy - Management reporting & statutory reporting - Risk management with cash flow analysis, business analysis & financial analysis - Strategic and data-driven financial & business planning - Mergers & Acquisitions, M&A, Investment evaluations, due diligence & exit - Finance process & model improvement - Financial system building - Legal & regulatory compliance - IFRS & FAS & Taxation (VAT)- Change management - ERP implementation, system integrations LEADERSHIP STYLE I have been credited for propelling finance and accounting teams to high-performing status. I value honesty, flexibility, determination, and accountability. Known for my fair, just, and inclusive leadership style, I dedicate time to engage with team members, empowering them to communicate insights, share knowledge and achieve desired outcomes, even in high-pressure settings. WHY ME I transform finance processes and systems by improving finance operations with accuracy and transparency while building strong partnerships with business stakeholders. Due to my passion for working with boards and empowering shareholders, I have consistently reached targets and maximized the benefits of sound business decisions. INTEREST The next step in my career is a CFO (full-time, interim, part-time), Finance Lead/ Director, or Head of Finance role. I want to help CEOs or Managing Directors with strategic business decision-making and bolstering financial performance. I see myself at a scale-up startup, a company aiming to get listed, a growing family business, or a private equity-owned company aiming for exit. I am at my best in a strategic role where I can take action to achieve a more profound and lasting impact on the business.