Pete Dwyer

Pete Dwyer co-founded Top Down CPM with a clear vision: combine deep CFO and FP&A expertise with specialized Planful knowledge to deliver transformative financial planning solutions. With an exceptional track record for driving operational excellence in the office of the CFO, Pete brings both the technical acumen and finance leadership perspective that sets Top Down CPM apart. Prior to launching Top Down CPM, Pete held leadership roles with Ernst & Young, Travelers, Medtronic, and UHY, where he focused on enabling fintech solutions for fellow FP&A executives. This experience gave him firsthand insight into the challenges finance leaders face—and the solutions that actually work in practice, not just in theory. As Head of Professional Services, Pete leads the firm's client engagement strategy, ensuring that every project delivers measurable business value while building sustainable planning capabilities within client organizations. His approach emphasizes not just implementing technology, but transforming how finance teams operate, plan, and deliver insights to leadership. Pete holds degrees in Accounting and Computer Science, has completed his Executive MBA, and is a CPA (inactive) in Minnesota. His unique combination of technical skills, accounting expertise, and business leadership enables him to bridge the gap between finance requirements and technology solutions. Pete lives in Minnesota with his wife and three children, where he remains actively involved in the local business and finance community.