Peter Henrikson

About Peter Henrikson

Entrepreneurial business leader with a career of success and impact in organizational leadership and business transformation. Outstanding track-record navigating ambiguity within matrixed organizations spanning diverse industries, from startups through $4B publicly traded enterprises. Repeatedly recruited to reverse underperformance and build high performing cultures. Devises clear, relatable growth strategies fueled by assertive and engaging leadership. Highly analytical, with a Public Accounting/Finance background; understands how to manage human capital and capital assets and achieve return-on-investment. • Strategic finance leader with invaluable business leadership and change management experience and a strong track record of successful execution.• Effective development of high performing cultures that consistently exceed growth, profit, and engagement expectations.• Profitable development and execution of successful, high-impact business plans, including strategic growth initiatives, business transformation, pricing strategy, customer stratification and corporate restructuring. Ensure rapid delivery of significant growth objectives, cost reductions, operational enhancements and improved business procedures.• Expertise in the negotiation and execution of complex contracts and process improvements with top management and key decision-makers at all levels of organizations.• Effective hiring, management, mentoring, deployment, and development of top-notch talent at management and staff levels; motivation of multi-discipline teams to achieve peak performance, penetrate competitive markets and meet aggressive business objectives.Keywords:Systems: SAP, JD Edwards, Hyperion, Oracle, Quickbooks, Microsoft Office, ExcelFP & A, Analysis, SOX, GAAP, Financial Reporting, Financial Planning, Budgeting, ESOPIndustries:Software development, SaaS, Software and IT Infrastructure Consulting, FinTech, Manufacturing, Real Estate Development, Construction, Health Care, Distribution, Professional Services

Experience

1. Founder & Chief Financial Officer

   Wolcott Consulting

   Jan 2020 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   A Fractional CFO is an experienced executive who works for your company a “fraction” of the time. This allows a small business to have the expertise of a CFO without the corresponding full-time salary and benefits. Our CFOs are a member of your executive leadership team – They are your CFO. They just aren’t there all the time. We structure each engagement to match your needed workload and budget.What does a Fractional CFO do?Helps with specific challenges, such as cash flow issues, low or unknown gross margins, overspending, or getting the books in order.Focuses on the future. Bookkeepers and Controllers keep track of historical transactions in an accurate manner, but the CFO role is different. A Fractional CFO is forward-looking, helping business owners create a roadmap for the company’s growth.Improves company decision making with Budgeting, Forecasting, Management Reporting, KPIs, and Business IntelligenceRaises capital (Debt or equity)Builds a foundation that a company can grow on. As a small business exits its “Start-up phase,” things get infinitely more complex. In order to sustain growth, the company needs a strong foundation. A CFO can help your company build more sophisticated systems, processes and strategies that can take it to the next level.Optimizes profit and other performance metrics.Maximizes the value of your company. Whether you are actively planning an exit or not, your company is probably your biggest investment. And its value matters. A Wolcott CFO will not be a cost center for your company, but s/he will drive value.

Education

• University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting & Finance

• UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance and Corporate Strategy

• Texas A&M University

  Industrial Distribution Pricing and Stratification Continuing Education

  2018

Skills

• Project Management
• Greenfield Projects
• Team Leadership
• Financial Reporting
• Accounting
• Negotiation
• Internal Controls
• Financial Analysis
• Budgeting
• Budgets
• Finance
• Change Management
• Lean Thinking
• Process Improvement
• Executive Management
• Business Planning
• Turn Around Management
• Profit Acceleration
• Commercial Leadership
• Risk Management
• Internal Audit
• Business Process
• Profitability Improvement
• Management
• Team Building
• Expectations Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Leadership
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Business Process Improvement
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• General Ledger
• Cost Accounting
• Forecasting
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Value Propositions
• Executive Presentation Skills
• Financial Structuring
• Strategic Planning