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John Pyper In 60 Seconds...
With over 20 years of experience in financial leadership, John is an accomplished CFO with expertise in the manufacturing, distribution, and service sectors. A CPA, CGA, and MBA, John brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of helping businesses grow and thrive.
John partners closely with business owners to develop and execute strategic plans that drive sustainable growth and profitability. Whether it’s improving cash flow, optimizing margins, restructuring operations, or enhancing financial planning and analysis, John delivers practical, results-driven solutions that align with each organization’s goals and vision.
A strong team builder and process improvement advocate, John has successfully led initiatives that improve governance, implement decision support systems, and create efficient, scalable financial operations. His passion lies in helping owners realize their vision, overcome challenges, and achieve their business dreams.
If you’re looking for a CFO who can not only guide you through financial complexities but also help bring your vision to life, John is the leader you need to achieve long-term success.
Specialist Skills
Strategic Planning
Developing long-term strategic plans to grow the business
Executive Coaching
Succession planning, overcoming obstacles to growth
Budgeting & Forecasting
Developing Budgets & Forecasts
Profit Improvement
Improving efficiencies in operations, inventory management, and administration
Banking Relationship
Developing new and expanded debt facilities with favoured terms
Track Record Highlights
- Improved gross margins from 10% to 25% through product and customer margin analysis to focus sales, marketing and production efforts on high-return SKUs and customers.
- Developed strategic plans to execute the mission, vision, and values of stakeholders to grow top-line from $100 million to $200 million in 5 years.
- Maximized EBITDA earn-outs for selling founders through cost-cutting and contract terms during earn-out period.
- Saved over $1,000,000 per annum in direct labour from investing in capital project to automate processes in manufacturing facility with a 1-year payback
- Improved profit margins by 5% by sourcing import products from favourable jurisdictions to optimize taxes and tariffs
- Secured over $1 billion in bank financing with favourable terms over 10 years for capital projects and expansion.
Sector Experience
- Manufacturing/Export Forest Products, Food Processing
- Distribution/Import Forest Products, Personal Protective Equipment
- Service Tourism, Assisted Living, Long-Term Care
- Not For Profit: Healthcare
- Property & Real Estate Facility Leases, Acquisition, Construction, Divestiture
- Entertainment Film & Television Content and Service Production and Distribution
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