John Peterson Peterson in Minneapolis, MN | Garden City High School - University Of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School

John P. Peterson

Male

I am a strategic finance executive who structures cutting-edge financial and operational solutions to support growth, navigate change and improve profitability. My experience includes raising capital in public markets, negotiating with banks, investment banks and rating agencies and managing the demands of a private equity owner. Ive led enterprise-wide operational initiatives which improved cash flow and franchisee relationships, lowered inventory costs and reduced risk. I am uniquely able to analyze both financial and business drivers in order to devise solutions that ensure long term survivability and sustainability. I see the inter-relationships within a business and then envision the future state. I develop and execute actionable plans to realize operational and financial gains. As a leader of change, I build broad support for initiatives by engendering trust, articulating the benefits for all stakeholders and building personal relationships across the organization. My leadership style is direct, inclusive and authentic. I set aggressive but reasonable goals and build high-performing teams. I am recognized for my ability to identify talented individuals and foster an environment where they can voice their opinions and showcase their skills. I convey a sense of confidence that allows others to be comfortable with change. In my next role I will a member of the leadership team where I will use my financial, operational and strategic skills to support growth, navigate change and improve profitability. Depending on the organization and its needs, my contribution would provide a fresh approach to understanding its financial drivers, develop a roadmap to get to the next level or effectively package and sell their stories to financing partners. Specialties CFO, Treasurer, strategy planning, liquidity, risk management, cash forecasting, financial reporting and analysis, investor, banking and rating agency relationship management, compliance and controls, SOX, Dodd Frank and BASEL III, International Finance, global netting, in house bank, FAS , debt restructuring and refinancing, preferred, convertible and common equity, Share buybacks, SAP, Sunguard, Oracle, medical devices, banking, financial services, travel, hotel, hospitality, franchising read more ...