Petri Nikula Email & Phone Number

Helsinki Metropolitan Area

World's leading developer and manufacturer of civil protection.Temet provides the world's most reliable and advanced solutions for protecting human lives and property against Blast & CBRN threats. Company's product portfolio includes a large variety of standard protective equipment which are also customized according to customer's needs.Temet's experts support the clients with the design, construction and implementation of shelters throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Helsinki Area, Finland

I direct and supervise a 10-member finance team across the Nordics and report to Boskalis Group CFO. I am a Management team member and Boskalis Group’s global financial leadership network member.I manage and oversee Terramare’s finance operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial accounting and reporting, and financial risk management. I administer tax activities and ensure compliance with all relevant tax and regulatory legislation and guidelines. Moreover, I operationalize and champion the group’s financial framework and governance policies to mitigate risk and optimize resource use.KEY CONTRIBUTIONS- Built a well-functioning and seamlessly operating Nordic finance team, including the payroll function.- Enhanced organizational resource utilization practices, leading to greater efficiency and cost reduction, by planning and conducting the adoption of Infor LN, a finance ERP system. - Strengthened data visualization efforts, resulting in in-depth and meaningful insights for data-driven decision-making by leveraging MS Power BI for reporting and forecasting. Company info: Terramare Oy, a subsidiary of the Dutch Boskalis Group, offers construction, dredging, and civil engineering services in the Nordics and Baltics. 2022: annual turnover - 63.9 M€, employees - 132.

After the acquisition of Halmesvaara in 2015, I transitioned to Bravida. I played a pivotal role in facilitating Bravida’s successful entry into the Finnish market and seamlessly integrating Halmesvaara’s systems into Bravida’s. I engaged extensively in budgeting, forecasting, consolidation and financial analysis and presented actual vs target results to Bravida’s head office in Stockholm. Reported to the CFO.KEY CONTRIBUTIONS- Established controller function in Finland.- Delivered greater synergy and minimized disruptions arising from the acquisition and ensured the overall viability of the transaction; planned and executed a streamlined organizational and systems integration plan.- Chosen to co-develop and roll out guidelines and schedules tailored for Bravida’s Finland operations.- Systematized processes and functions by deploying an ERP system for further M&A transactions.- Played an active role in conducting detailed reviews and analyses of investment opportunities and in facilitating mergers, integrations, and organizational restructuring efforts.Company info: Bravida is a leading Nordic construction and building service technology company providing and installing electrical, heating, plumbing, HVAC, and other technical solutions in business and industrial settings. 2018: annual turnover- 88M €, employees -560.Bravida is also the largest employer in electrical, heating and plumbing, and ventilation in the Nordic region.

Espoo, Finland

I managed a team of three professionals ( invoicing, payroll, and administrative support). I was a Management team and Board of Directors member, served as secretary during board meetings, and was entitled to vote as a shareholder at Annual General Meetings. Reported to Managing Director and Board of Directors.I established and operated a well-running finance function comprising all necessary processes, practices, controls, and systems to maximize financial performance and comply with relevant legal, regulatory, and risk management guidelines., I also engaged in HR and IT functions when overseeing Halmesvaara’s transition from a family-owned business to a new, demanding private equity ownership concept. I worked with the Board to complete due diligence and negotiations for acquiring Bravida AB.KEY CONTRIBUTIONS- Transformed financial management systems and processes from a traditional to a high-quality, sustainable concept, generating positive feedback from a publicly-listed Swedish buyer.- Propelled more robust strategic decision-making and implementation systems while navigating transition processes by architecting and launching a solid new monthly reporting system.- Engaged extensively in negotiations with financiers to secure a loan and related covenants; planned capital structure.- Key player in the acquisition of Taterat, an electrical installations company- Ideated and implemented a more transparent and well-organized information structuring system.- Improved cash flow monitoring and analysis by concepting and executing a new invoicing process.Company info: Halmesvaara provided construction and building installation technology services and solutions. It comprised 6 limited liability companies. 2015: annual turnover - 30M €, employees - 100. In 2015, Halmesvaara was aquired by Bravida.

Helsinki

I planned, completed, and strengthened the Nordic Procurement Unit reorganization in line with Skanska’s broader financial, profitability, and operational goals. To ensure optimal unit performance, I set targets and KPIs, and monitored actual results. Furthermore, I introduced new IT systems to leverage automation and increase efficiency. I also implemented new reporting and governance measures.KEY CONTRIBUTIONS- Bolstered financial management goals in line with broader company vision and objectives by overseeing critical planning, budgeting, and follow-up efforts; ensured effective allocation of resources.- Strengthened information accuracy, process efficiency, and decision-making quality by introducing IT-powered reporting systems for financial information.- Planned and conducted audits to ensure full compliance with commonly agreed operational principles.- Provided leadership and supervision to Finnish procurement staff; credited for growing team capacity. Company info: Skanska is a construction and civil engineering provider. 2019: annual turnover - 1.072 M €, employees - 2196.

Helsinki

I led key financial, economic, and strategic functions, including financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, controls/revenue recognition, project audits, and transactions; acted as Managing Director of Skanska Betoni Oy after the disposal of the business. I was a member of a Division Management Team, Skanska Business Support Team, and Nordic Controllers’ Group.I explored transaction opportunities and conducted in-depth reviews, analyses, and due diligence for ongoing M&A activities. KEY CONTRIBUTION- Played a pivotal role in negotiating and executing an M&A transaction that resulted in the successful sale of Skanska Betoni Oy's business.

Helsinki

I managed financial and management reporting functions, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of relevant information as reported to the group’s management. I led an accounting and ledger team of 4 to 5 professionals. Acted as residential Project Development unit business controller, Management team member. Reported to Managing Director. I also engaged in budgeting and cash management, provided strategic insights and support to organizational leaders, and navigated challenging VAT issues.

Helsinki

I led a 15-member team (accounting, finance, and reporting). I was a Management team member. Reported to the Managing Director of Skanska Etelä-Suomi.I managed financial and management reporting functions, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of relevant information as reported to the group’s management. I also engaged in budgeting and cash management, provided strategic insights and support to organizational leaders, and navigated challenging taxation issues.

Espoo

Business Controller | Outokumpu Copper Products, Espoo, Finland / London, UK, 2/2000-10/2000Controller (Metal) | Outokumpu Rawmet (UK) Ltd., London, UK, 4/1997-1/2000Financial Analyst, Assistant Controller | Outokumpu Copper, London, UK, 1/1996-2/1997Assistant Finance Manager | Outokumpu Copper Oy, Espoo, 9/1993-12/1995Finance Planner | Outokumpu Oyj, Espoo, 9/1992-8/1993Assistant Controller | Outokumpu Unimec/Technology Oy, Espoo, 11/1990-8/1992