

The FP&A Guy Network
Welcome to the FP&A Guy Podcast Network – your one-stop destination for insightful conversations and expert perspectives at the forefront of finance, hosted by Paul Barnhurst, aka The FP&A Guy. This network brings together three unique shows designed to inform, inspire, and equip finance professionals across the globe: • FP&A Tomorrow: Shaping the future of FP&A by exploring today’s trends and interviewing top global talent in the field. • Financial Modeler’s Corner: Master the art and science of financial modeling with insights from distinguished experts, in partnership with the Financial Modeling Institute. • Future Finance: Discover how technology and AI are transforming corporate finance in this forward-thinking podcast co-hosted with Glenn Hopper. No matter where you are in your finance journey, these podcasts deliver practical advice, thought leadership, and cutting-edge innovation to help you stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of finance.
Episodes


AI Is Accelerating Faster Than Humans Can Keep Up: What Should Finance Pros Do

AI, Excel and the Changing Role of Financial Modelers with Danielle Stein Fairhurst

When AI Does the Analysis, What Makes an FP&A Professional Valuable with Valerie Martin
AI is reshaping Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) by automating repetitive tasks, yet it cannot replace critical human judgment, accountability, and business partnership. Guest Valerie Martin joins hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Snyder to highlight that while AI accelerates learning, it risks producing technically...

AI Can Give You the Right Answer to the Wrong Question with Matija Nakić

Poker, Probability, and Financial Modeling with Dan Mayoh

The Three Foundations of Strategic FP&A with Chithra Rajagopalan

AI, Decision Culture, and the Future of Enterprise Finance with Matija Nakic
Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) requires a shift from a "precision culture" to a "decision culture," where AI serves as a multiplier for human expertise rather than a replacement. Matija Nakic, CEO and co-founder of Farseer, explains that the primary challenge in enterprise software is not just data collection, ...

Financial Modeling, Deal Making, and the Skills Every Analyst Needs with Oren Klaff

Are You Solving Business Problems or Just Reporting Numbers? with Eric Alexander

Why CFOs Should Lead AI Adoption Instead of Leaving It Solely to IT
The role of the modern CFO is expanding beyond traditional financial reporting to include enterprise data ownership and AI strategy leadership. Finance functions possess the necessary process-oriented mindset and control structures to effectively manage the trade-offs between speed and risk inherent in AI adoption. Suc...

Building AI for the Top 1% of Excel Users with Peter Fuller

Only 6% of Finance Teams Actually Influence Decisions | Soufyan Hamid

The CFO Should Own AI, Not IT | Glenn Hopper on The AI-Ready CFO

Pitch Anything's Oren Klaff: From Spreadsheet to Deal Table

Why Your Brilliant Financial Analysis Gets Ignored: The Precision Trap with Asif Masani

Why Better Workflows Matter More Than Better Prompts

Why AI Makes Financial Modeling Best Practices More Important with Marli van Staden-Basson
Financial modeling best practices center on creating transparent, robust, and consistent frameworks that mitigate risk and support informed decision-making. Marli van Staden-Basson, founder of Near Future Limited, emphasizes that while AI tools offer significant speed, they lack the inherent rigor required for complex ...

The Budget Isn't the Goal. Building a Better Business Is with Zach & Chris

How Finance Pros Should Manage Data Context and Token Forecasting
AI fatigue in finance stems from the relentless pace of model releases and the pressure to constantly adopt new features. Instead of chasing benchmarks, finance professionals should prioritize building robust data context layers—such as data dictionaries and clear KPI definitions—to enable effective AI-driven decision-...
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