The FP&A Guy Network
af Paul Barnhurst
Why AI Makes Excel Skills More Important, Not Less, for Financial…
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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.
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- Why AI Makes Excel Skills More Important, Not Less, for Financial Modelers with Lance Rubin · 49 min.In this episode of Financial Modeler's Corner, host Paul Barnhurst welcomes Lance Rubin, Founder of Model Citizn, to discuss how AI is transforming financial modeling…
- How to Forecast Your AI Token Costs with Jason Brisbane and Tanvi Lal · 58 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 139In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, host Paul Barnhurst sits down with Jason Brisbane and Tanvi Lal to discuss the economics of generative AI, why traditional SaaS metrics fall…
- Anthropic's S1 Explained: Revenue, Compute Costs, and What Finance Teams Should Watch · 50 min. · Sæson 38 Episode 117In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Glenn Hopper and Paul Barnhurst discuss Anthropic's reported IPO plans, financial performance, and the future of AI profitability. They…
- From Corporate FP&A to Building The FP&A Guy Business with Paul & Giles · 49 min.In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, Giles Male turns the tables on regular host Paul Barnhurst, also known as The FP&A Guy, to discuss Paul’s journey through FP&A…
- What Finance Gets Wrong About Sales Compensation with Josh Miller · 1 t. 11 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 138In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, host Paul Barnhurst and co-host Glenn Snyder sit down with Josh Miller to discuss effective sales compensation plans, aligning incentives with…
- Stop Chasing AI Models. Build Better Processes With Glenn · 22 min. · Episode 116In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper discuss how AI is reshaping finance technology, whether traditional SaaS platforms are at risk, and how…
- Excel LAMBDA and Dynamic Arrays: Benefits and Limits for Financial Models with Diarmuid Early · 47 min.In this episode of Financial Modeler's Corner: The ModSquad, Ian Schnoor, Paul Barnhurst, and Giles Male welcome Diarmuid Early to discuss how modern Excel features are changing…
- Why Understanding Data is a Critical FP&A Skill with Mark Proctor · 59 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 137In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, host Paul Barnhurst sits down with Mark Proctor to discuss why finance teams struggle with automation, how better data practices can improve…
- How to Choose Finance Software Without Waiting for AI to Settle with Glenn Hopper · 44 min. · Episode 115In this episode of Future Finance, Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper discuss how AI is changing the finance technology stack and what it means for CFOs deciding whether to buy new…
- Why AI-Built Models Get Investment at Much Lower Rates and What to Do About It with Taimour Zaman · 40 min.In this episode of Financial Modeler's Corner, host Paul Barnhurst sits down with Taimour Zaman to discuss why AI-generated financial models often fail to convince lenders, what…
- Trust and Leadership Lessons for FP&A From 100+ Top Leaders with CFO Jon Laudie · 1 t. 2 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 136In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, host Paul Barnhurst sits down with Jon Laudie to discuss how FP&A can become a critical business function, why finance and operations need to…
- Stop Chasing Every AI Model and Build Better Finance Processes with Glenn Hopper · 22 min. · Episode 114In this episode of Future Finance, Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper discuss why finance professionals should stop chasing every new AI model and focus instead on building strong…
- Stop Letting AI Do All Your Thinking in Financial Modeling with Danielle Stein-Fairhurst · 20 min.In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, host Paul Barnhurst sits down with Danielle Stein Fairhurst to discuss how AI is reshaping financial modeling, what modelers need…
- Will AI Replace Enterprise Performance Management? | David den Boer · 50 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 135In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, host Paul Barnhurst sits down with David Den Boer to debate the future of enterprise performance management, Excel, and AI. They explore whether…
- AI Is Accelerating Faster Than Humans Can Keep Up: What Should Finance Pros Do · 46 min. · Episode 113In this episode of Future Finance, Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper discuss the accelerating pace of AI development and why trying to keep up with every new model is becoming a…
- AI, Excel and the Changing Role of Financial Modelers with Danielle Stein Fairhurst · 49 min.In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, host Paul Barnhurst sits down with Danielle Stein Fairhurst to discuss how AI is changing financial modeling, why modelers need to…
- When AI Does the Analysis, What Makes an FP&A Professional Valuable with Valerie Martin · 52 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 134In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, host Paul Barnhurst and co-host Glenn Snyder sit down with Valerie Martin to discuss how AI is changing FP&A, leadership, and business…
- AI Can Give You the Right Answer to the Wrong Question with Matija Nakić · 19 min. · Episode 112In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Glenn Hopper and Paul Barnhurst sit down with Matija Nakic, CEO and Co-founder of Farseer, to discuss how AI is changing financial…
- Poker, Probability, and Financial Modeling with Dan Mayoh · 47 min.In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, host Paul Barnhurst sits down with Dan Mayoh to discuss his career in financial modeling, lessons from model auditing, and why he…
- The Three Foundations of Strategic FP&A with Chithra Rajagopalan · 1 t. 0 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 133In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, host Paul Barnhurst sits down with Chithra Rajagopalan, Head of Finance at Obsidian Security, to discuss what great FP&A looks like in…
- AI, Decision Culture, and the Future of Enterprise Finance with Matija Nakic · 42 min. · Episode 111In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Glenn Hopper and Paul Barnhurst sit down with Matija Nakic, CEO and Co-founder of Farseer, to discuss how AI is changing financial…
- Financial Modeling, Deal Making, and the Skills Every Analyst Needs with Oren Klaff · 21 min.In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, host Paul Barnhurst sits down with Oren Klaff, Private Equity Fund Manager and bestselling author of Pitch Anything, to discuss how…
- Are You Solving Business Problems or Just Reporting Numbers? with Eric Alexander · 50 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 132In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, Paul Barnhurst speaks with Eric Alexander about building effective FP&A functions, developing business acumen, and preparing finance…
- Why CFOs Should Lead AI Adoption Instead of Leaving It Solely to IT · 19 min. · Episode 110In this episode of Future Finance, Paul Barnhurst speaks with Glenn Hopper about his new book, The AI-Ready CFO, and what finance leaders need to do to successfully adopt AI…
- Building AI for the Top 1% of Excel Users with Peter Fuller · 50 min.In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, the Mod Squad, Ian Schnoor, Giles Male, and Paul Barnhurst, speak with Peter Fuller about AI-powered financial modeling and the…
- Only 6% of Finance Teams Actually Influence Decisions | Soufyan Hamid · 58 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 131In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, Paul Barnhurst speaks with Soufyan Hamid about financial storytelling, finance business partnering, and how finance professionals can move from…
- The CFO Should Own AI, Not IT | Glenn Hopper on The AI-Ready CFO · 47 min. · Episode 109In this episode of Future Finance, Paul Barnhurst speaks with Glenn Hopper about his new book, The AI-Ready CFO, and how finance leaders can successfully navigate AI adoption…
- Pitch Anything's Oren Klaff: From Spreadsheet to Deal Table · 49 min.In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, Paul Barnhurst speaks with Oren Klaff about how financial modeling can become a powerful tool for deal-making, investment…
- Why Your Brilliant Financial Analysis Gets Ignored: The Precision Trap with Asif Masani · 47 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 130In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, Paul Barnhurst speaks with Asif Masani about his new book, The Precision Trap, and why finance teams can focus too much on accuracy and miss the…
- Why Better Workflows Matter More Than Better Prompts · 19 min. · Episode 108In this episode of Future Finance, Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper discuss AI fatigue and why finance professionals should focus less on chasing new models and more on using AI…
- Why AI Makes Financial Modeling Best Practices More Important with Marli van Staden-Basson · 53 min.In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, Paul Barnhurst speaks with Marli van Staden-Basson about best-practice financial modeling, AI, model design, and the skills needed…
- The Budget Isn't the Goal. Building a Better Business Is with Zach & Chris · 1 t. 2 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 129In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, host Paul Barnhurst is joined by Zach Rial and Chris Ortega, alongside co-host Glenn Snyder, to discuss budgeting and forecasting best…
- How Finance Pros Should Manage Data Context and Token Forecasting · 42 min. · Episode 107In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper discuss AI fatigue, better ways for finance teams to use AI, and the growing challenge of forecasting AI…
- What Separates an Excellent Financial Modeler From a Technically Good One with Diarmuid Early · 50 min.In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, Paul Barnhurst speaks with Diarmuid Early about what separates great financial modelers from technically capable ones, the rise of…
- Should Finance Pros Be Using Vibe Coding to Build Their Own Tools? with Brock & Natalia · 59 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 128In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, host Paul Barnhurst is joined by Brock Beyer and Natalia Kudinova to discuss how vibe coding is changing the way finance professionals automate…
- Better Data vs Better AI: What Really Matters for Finance with Alex Curran · 19 min. · Episode 106In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper welcome Alex Curran, CEO of Aptitude Software, to discuss AI-native ERP, the changing role of CFOs, and…
- Can Financial Modelers Trust AI to Build Reliable Models? with Ryan Humphrey · 23 min.In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, Paul Barnhurst speaks with Ryan Humphrey about financial model auditing, the skills strong modelers need, and how AI is changing…
- An Evaluation of the FPI AI Program and How 3 Finance Pros Are Using AI Today · 59 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 127In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, host Paul Barnhurst is joined by Nitesh Mukhi, Rohit Menon, and Sweta Jhalani to discuss how AI is transforming the FP&A profession and changing…
- The AI Data Pioneer: Building the Future of Finance with Alex Curran · 41 min. · Episode 105In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper welcome Alex Curran, CEO of Aptitude Software, to discuss the future of finance systems, AI-native ERP…
- AI Can Build the Model, But Can You Trust It? with Ryan Humphrey · 50 min.In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, Paul Barnhurst speaks with Ryan Humphrey about financial model auditing, the skills strong modelers need, and how AI is changing…
- AI Finance Club: What Three Members Learned from the Experience with Eve, Jurgen & Bukie · 1 t. 11 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 126In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, host Paul Barnhurst is joined by AI Finance Club members Eve Reiter, Jurgen Lang, and Bukie Faforiji for a discussion on how artificial…
- AI, Power BI, and the Future of Finance Work with Rob Collie · 21 min. · Episode 104In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper welcome Robert Collie to discuss artificial intelligence, data analytics, and the future of work. Robert…
- AI vs. Financial Modeling World Champion: Who Wins, and What Can We Learn from It · 54 min.In this episode of The ModSquad, Paul Barnhurst, Giles Male, and Ian Schnoor are joined by Excel and Financial Modeling World Champions Michael Jarman and Diarmuid Early to…
- Networking in Finance: The Career Advice Everyone Learns Too Late with Josette Ferrer · 1 t. 4 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 125In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Snyder sit down with Josette Ferrer to discuss one of the most overlooked skills in finance: networking. While…
- AI Is Already Changing Data Jobs: Why You Must Create More Value Now with Rob Collie · 42 min. · Episode 103In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper welcome Robert Collie, founder and CEO of P3 Adaptive, for a conversation about artificial intelligence…
- Can Competition Make You Better at Finance? with Eric Kelley · 19 min.In this episode of Financial Modelers Corner, host Paul Barnhurst welcomes Dr. Eric Kelley, Finance Professor | Microsoft MVP (Excel), and one of the leading educators in…
- Automating Financial Workflows and the Role of Human Judgment with Albert Lee · 42 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 124In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, host Paul Barnhurst sits down with Albert Lee, FP&A leader, AI finance coach, and corporate trainer, to explore how artificial intelligence is…
- Why Forecasting Is Not Broken, but Your Data Systems & AI Misuse Are the Problem with Alex Brower · 21 min. · Episode 102In this episode of Future Finance, host Paul Barnhurst and co-host Glenn Hopper are joined by guest Alex Brower, co-founder and CEO of QFlow.ai, to explore why forecasting…
- The Human Financial Modeler: AI insights from 60+ global experts · 47 min.In this episode of Financial Modeler's Corner, host Paul Barnhurst is joined by Ian Schnoor, Executive Director of the Financial Modeling Institute. They discuss the future of…
- The Dennis Rodman Paradox And How CFOs Can Protect Irreplaceable Specialists With Jack McCullough · 47 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 123In this Episode of FP&A Unlocked, host Paul Barnhurst features returning guest Jack McCullough, founder of the CFO Leadership Council, for a conversation about The Rodman Paradox…







