FP&A Unlocked

Why Understanding Data is a Critical FP&A Skill with Mark Proctor

In 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 imp

Trust and Leadership Lessons for FP&A From 100+ Top Leaders with CFO Jon Laudie

In 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 ne

Will AI Replace Enterprise Performance Management? | David den Boer

In 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

When AI Does the Analysis, What Makes an FP&A Professional Valuable with Valerie Martin

In 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 p

The Three Foundations of Strategic FP&A with Chithra Rajagopalan

In 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 h

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

In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, Paul Barnhurst speaks with Eric Alexander about building effective FP&A functions, developing business acumen, and preparing finance pro

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

In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, Paul Barnhurst speaks with Soufyan Hamid about financial storytelling, finance business partnering, and how finance professionals can mo

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

In 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

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

In 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 p

Should Finance Pros Be Using Vibe Coding to Build Their Own Tools? with Brock & Natalia

In 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 a

An Evaluation of the FPI AI Program and How 3 Finance Pros Are Using AI Today

In 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

AI Finance Club: What Three Members Learned from the Experience with Eve, Jurgen & Bukie

In 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

Networking in Finance: The Career Advice Everyone Learns Too Late with Josette Ferrer

In 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.

Automating Financial Workflows and the Role of Human Judgment with Albert Lee

In 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 intellige

The Dennis Rodman Paradox And How CFOs Can Protect Irreplaceable Specialists With Jack McCullough

In 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

The Pricing Psychology for Leaders to Stop Underpricing and Understand Value with Etinosa

In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, Paul Barnhurst sits down with Etinosa Agbonlahor, behavioral economist and Founder & CEO of Decision Alpha, to discuss why pricing is on

I Would Never Let AI Touch a Number and what to do about that with Alok Ajmera

In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, Paul Barnhurst sits down with Alok Ajmera, CEO of Prophix, to explore how AI is reshaping FP&A, financial planning, and enterprise decis

Interim FP&A, What it is, and Why it is A Growing Career Path With Tim Stalkamp

In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, Paul Barnhurst sits down with Tim Stallkamp, Senior Managing Director at Riveron, alongside co-host Glenn Snyder. Tim shares insights on

How AI is Being Used to Make Better Decisions and Build Faster Models with Nicholas Moen

In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, Paul Barnhurst sits down with Nicholas Moen, CMA and Director of Finance at Section, an AI software company. Nicholas shares insights on

Developing Business Acumen necessary to become a strategic business partner with Robert Blanding

In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, Paul Barnhurst sits down with Robert Blanding, an experienced finance and operations leader in the ag-tech sector. Robert shares insight