Mike Carpenter

Proudly leading a heritage specialty manufacturer based in Acton, MA, with over 75 years developing industrial-strength adhesive solutions. RH Adhesives is known for quality and reliability, serving diverse industries from construction to sporting goods. Our flagship product, HH-66 Vinyl Cement, is trusted nationwide for performance and durability. Learn more at www.rhadhesives.com.

Part-time online instructor for the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A, FPAC) certification program administered by AFP. Developed and teach the FPAC exam prep bootcamp, focusing on advanced financial modeling, corporate budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and strategic planning.

Part-time online instructor for Financial Planning & Analysis (FPAC) certification at Rice University’s Glasscock School of Continuing Studies, dedicated to mentoring and empowering the next generation of finance professionals.

Directed the FP&A function for NWN, overseeing all aspects of forecasting, budgeting, financial analysis, and strategic planning for the organization. Collaborated closely with the executive team, providing financial insights and recommendations to support growth initiatives, operational efficiency, and informed decision-making.

Led Finance, HR, and Facilities, reporting directly to the CEO, and drove major process improvements—including implementing financial modeling, forecasting, and digital systems that enhanced decision-making and efficiency. Delivered cost savings and improved employee experience by overhauling payroll, benefits, and workflow systems, ensuring compliance and accurate financial reporting.

Led corporate FP&A team, managing forecasting, budgeting, strategic planning, and capital allocation for the company; reported directly to the CFO. Initiated asset and liability reporting and standardized ROIC definitions across operating units, driving greater financial insight, accountability, and decision-making.

Led all finance operations for the $600M Cardio & Vascular Division, providing oversight for ten manufacturing facilities across three continents and reporting to the Division President. Standardized FP&A processes and implemented automated, consistent reporting, enabling faster insights and comparability across global manufacturing sites.

Managed global finance teams of up to 33, overseeing FP&A, project finance, and metrics for a $1.3B division; implemented standardized reporting, business updates, and robust financial controls to improve transparency and proactive analysis. Partnered directly with executive leadership and business units; launched governance, drove process innovation, and developed industry-first forecasting solutions, supporting exponential partnership growth and enhancing financial insights.

Oversaw financial performance and reporting for a $700M international division, developing infrastructure that drove global insights and transitioned over 20 countries to direct sales. Selected for Merck KGaA’s $7B Millipore acquisition integration office; led synergy programs that exceeded $100M in annual cost savings. Managed and developed corporate planning teams, improved forecasting and capital planning processes, and created long-term financial plans used by senior leadership for compensation, impairment, and M&A decisions.

Built and presented the financial model for a proposed $450M downtown waterfront stadium; advised on structuring the first regular-season MLB series at the Disney Sports Complex. Set 2007 ticket prices that generated $1M in incremental revenue with less than a 4% price increase.