The FP&A Guy Network

About 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.

Publisher

Paul Barnhurst

Category

business · business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Jun 2023

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 402 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   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 whether traditional EPM platforms are being disrupted, how AI could reshape forecasting and finance workflows, and why governance, transparency, and accountability still matter. David Den Boer is the CEO and Founder of Column5 Consulting and Darwin Analytics. He began his career as an EPM administrator at a Fortune 500 company and later worked with OutlookSoft, which was acquired by SAP and became part of SAP BPC. With more than 20 years of experience in EPM, David works with large enterprises on performance management and develops practical solutions designed to help organizations get more value from their EPM environments. Expect to Learn: Why Excel and EPM platforms may be harder to replace than expected. How AI is changing the build-versus-buy decision for finance technology. Where AI can support forecasting without removing human accountability. Why reproducibility, auditability, and governance still matter. How finance teams should balance AI innovation with existing EPM systems. Here are a few relevant quotes from the episode: “There’s really no benefit to avoiding Excel.” - David Den Boer “Everyone has to have an AI strategy as far out as they can see, which might be six months.” - David Den Boer David explains that AI can significantly reduce the cost of building and extending finance solutions, but large organizations still need deterministic calculations, multi-user workflows, auditability, and clear accountability. Follow David: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddenboer/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddenboer/) Website: https://column5.com/ (https://column5.com/) Disclosure: Portions of this episode (such as the introduction or promotional segments) use AI-generated voice narration produced under human editorial review. Explore Lineos Reporting Intelligence: Ready to transform financial reporting? See how Lineos Reporting Intelligence helps finance teams connect ERP data directly to Excel, access current data, and spend less time assembling reports. Watch the Reporting Intelligence demo: https://www.insightsoftware.com/lineos/resources/Reporting-intelligence-demo/?utm_source=thefpaguy&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=lineos-influencer-oct&utm_content=newsletter1 (https://www.insightsoftware.com/lineos/resources/Reporting-intelligence-demo/?utm_source=thefpaguy&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=lineos-influencer-oct&utm_content=newsletter1) Earn Your CPE Credit For CPE credit, please go to (http://earmarkcpe.com)earmarkcpe.com (http://earmarkcpe.com), listen to the episode, download the app, answer a few questions, and earn your CPE certification. To earn education credits for the FPAC Certificate, take the quiz on earmark and contact Paul Barnhurst for further details. In Today's Episode: [00:00] - Trailer [03:46] - What Great FP&A Looks Like [04:08] - Is Excel Dead? [06:50] - Is EPM Dead? [14:18] - Build vs. Buy [18:40] - AI-Led Forecasting [26:22] - Reproducibility & Auditability [31:33] - The Cost of Change [39:06] - AI & EPM Together [45:24] - Skills & Closing Thoughts

2. 

   7 Oct 2026

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

   In 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 losing battle. They explore what finance professionals should focus on instead, including AI workflows, process design, data, governance, and automation. Paul and Glenn also discuss how AI is changing the way finance teams work. As tools become more capable, they believe the lasting advantage will come from knowing how to structure processes, give clear instructions, manage AI-powered workflows, and apply human judgment where it matters most. In this episode, you will discover: Why finance professionals should stop chasing every new AI model. Which AI skills are likely to remain valuable as tools continue to change. Why process thinking, data, and orchestration are becoming more important. What risks finance teams should consider when using vibe coding and automation. Why governance and human oversight still matter in AI-powered workflows. Paul and Glenn explain that finance professionals do not need to constantly switch tools to gain value from AI. Instead, they should focus on building strong processes that can work across different platforms as the technology continues to evolve. Follow Glenn: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbhopperiii (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbhopperiii) Follow Paul: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefpandaguy (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefpandaguy) Disclosure: Portions of this episode (such as the introduction or promotional segments) use AI-generated voice narration produced under human editorial review. Future Finance is sponsored by QFlow.ai (https://qflow.ai/future-finance/), the strategic finance platform solving the toughest part of planning and analysis: B2B revenue. Align sales, marketing, and finance, speed up decision-making, and lock in accountability with QFlow.ai. Stay tuned for a deeper understanding of how AI is shaping the future of finance and what it means for businesses and individuals alike. In Today's Episode: [00:00] - Welcome [02:21] - The Race for AGI [08:28] - AI Is Moving Fast [17:38] - Stop Chasing Models [19:43] - Durable AI Skills [25:03] - Data & Orchestration [28:08] - Vibe Coding Risks [32:18] - AI Governance [34:42] - The Cost of AI [42:07] - What to Focus On [44:35] - Closing Thoughts

3. 

   6 Oct 2026

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

   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 keep learning, and how dynamic arrays are shaping the future of Excel. Danielle also shares her thoughts on model design, AFM exam preparation, and why strategic thinking still matters in an AI-driven world. Danielle Stein Fairhurst is the Principal Financial Modeling Specialist at Plum Solutions, a Microsoft Excel MVP, Master Financial Modeler with the Financial Modeling Institute, LinkedIn Learning instructor, and internationally recognized financial modeling trainer and speaker. She is also the author of Financial Modeling in Excel For Dummies and Using Excel for Business and Financial Modelling. Expect to Learn: How AI is changing financial modeling. Why modelers should not outsource all their thinking to AI. How dynamic arrays are changing Excel modeling. What it takes to prepare for the AFM exam. Why simplicity and strong model design still matter. Here are a few relevant quotes from the episode: “AI is already building financial models, and that is quite terrifying to me.” - Danielle Stein Fairhurst “I think it’s important that we just sit down and think strategically about what we want, rather than outsourcing all of your creativity and all of your thinking to AI.” - Danielle Stein Fairhurst Danielle explains that AI can now handle many technical tasks that once required significant modeling expertise. She believes modelers should embrace these tools while still relying on their own judgment, creativity, and strategic thinking. Follow Danielle: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellesteinfairhurst (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellesteinfairhurst) Follow Financial Modeler's Corner: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/financial-modeler-s-corner/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/financial-modeler-s-corner/) Newsletter - Subscribe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7079020077076905984 (https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7079020077076905984) Sign up for the Advanced Financial Modeler Accreditation today and get 15% off using the code “Podcast” at https://bit.ly/497oAqW (https://bit.ly/497oAqW) Disclosure: Portions of this episode (such as the introduction or promotional segments) use AI-generated voice narration that has undergone human editorial review. In Today's Episode: [00:00] - Trailer [05:19] - AI and the Future of Financial Modeling [08:30] - Financial Modeling Pet Peeves [10:21] - Updating Courses with AI [15:34] - Lessons From Danielle’s Pilgrimage [18:26] - AI Building Financial Models [27:30] - Training vs. Real-World Modeling [31:01] - Preparing for the AFM Exam [35:35] - Dynamic Arrays in Financial Modeling [40:24] - Lessons From Past Models [44:47] - Rapid Fire: Excel & Modeling [48:41] - Closing Thoughts

Inside a recent episode

The Top Skills FP&A Hiring Managers Want from Finance Analysts to Get Hired Fast with William Spengler

Published 28 Aug 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] I think a lot of people It hasn't been a skill set that's been valued or paid properly. I believe in the past So I think there was a a lot of becing grads that were coming out We're going more like computer science technical because you know software development To because they wanted to have a higher earning potential But I think that there's just there's a shortage of talent people getting out of accounting because they're maybe not getting into the six figures fast enough Or they're not being treated and that's starting to change now We're seeing the opposite recently that a lot of developers Especially on showing the United States a lot of that's going offshore and a lot of companies are starting to value Just having good financial reporting good planning. […]

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• Vincent Messina
• Ilana Esterrich
• John Thomas Foxworthy
• John Thomas
• Brian Jones

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

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Podcast Authority Score: 66 / 100

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100

Social presence

97

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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