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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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June 18, 2026

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

<p>In this episode of FP&amp;A Unlocked, Paul Barnhurst sits down with Nicholas Moen, CMA and Director of Finance at Section, an AI software company. Nicholas shares insights on leveraging AI in FP&amp;A to streamline financial modeling, automate workflows, improve decision-making, and build high-performing teams. He discusses practical strategies for training finance teams, balancing human oversight with AI automation, and applying FP&amp;A insights to drive operational impact in enterprise organizations.</p><p></p><p>Nicholas Moen is a CMA and finance leader at Section, where he reinvents finance through AI, helping organizations build AI-powered workflows at scale. Based in Franklin, Pennsylvania, Nicholas specializes in leveraging AI to streamline FP&amp;A processes, automate workflows, and empower finance teams to focus on strategic decision-making.</p><p></p><p><strong>Expect to Learn:</strong></p><ul><li>How AI frees FP&amp;A teams from manual work</li><li>Automating reports, spreadsheets, and workflows</li><li>Training and empowering teams on AI tools</li><li>Key FP&amp;A skills: business partnering, listening, and data understanding</li></ul><br/><p></p><p>Here are a few relevant quotes from the episode:</p><ul><li>"Context is everything. Using AI to capture meeting insights and key assumptions helps teams make smarter, faster decisions." - Nicholas Moen</li><li>"A strong FP&amp;A professional understands both data structures and business partnering, skills that AI cannot replace." - Nicholas Moen</li></ul><br/><p></p><p>Nicholas Moen demonstrates how AI is reshaping the role of FP&amp;A, allowing teams to focus on strategic decision-making instead of manual tasks. By leveraging tools like Claude and Lovable, finance professionals can automate workflows, build models faster, and make more informed business decisions.</p><p></p><p><strong>Follow Nicholas:</strong></p><p>LinkedIn: <u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-moen-320a11106/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-moen-320a11106/</a></u></p><p>Substack: <u><a href="https://substack.com/@runningfinance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://substack.com/@runningfinance</a></u></p><p></p><p><strong>Earn Your CPE Credit </strong></p><p>For CPE credit, please go to <u><a href="http://earmarkcpe.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">earmarkcpe.com</a></u>, 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.</p><p></p><h3><strong>In Today’s Episode</strong></h3><p>[02:56] – What great FP&amp;A looks like today</p><p>[05:14] – Automating spreadsheets with Claude</p><p>[14:31] – Building micro-apps with Lovable</p><p>[17:58] – Commission automation</p><p>[21:26] – Doing analysis on the go</p><p>[30:12] – Low-hanging AI wins for FP&amp;A</p><p>[33:58] – Training and knowledge sharing</p><p>[38:41] – Top soft and technical skills</p><p>[41:35] – Personal side: music and hobbies</p><p>[45:53] – How to connect with Nicholas</p><h3></h3>

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June 17, 2026

How Companies Are Losing Millions While Being Data Rich with Ron Nachum

<p>In this episode of Future Finance, Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper sit down with Ron Nachum, Founder and CEO of Sapien, to discuss how AI agents are transforming financial operations and decision-making for companies. Ron shares how Sapien leverages AI to unify siloed financial data, automate workflows, and provide actionable insights, helping companies unlock millions of dollars in hidden value while enabling employees to focus on strategic work.</p><p></p><p>Ron Nachum is the founder and CEO of Sapien, an AI-native platform that deploys agents to understand and act on messy, siloed data across ERPs, data warehouses, CRMs, and spreadsheets. Ron studied at Harvard, where he focused on computer science, statistics, and applied AI research. He has spent years building AI solutions for finance and operational processes, creating systems that help companies make better, faster decisions and optimize their operations.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, you will discover:</p><ul><li>AI can unlock value from messy, siloed financial data</li><li>Sapien’s platform automates reporting, forecasting, and operational decisions</li><li>Human oversight and governance remain crucial for AI configurability</li><li>Talent density and culture are key to scaling a young, fast-growing company</li><li>Early entrepreneurial mindset shapes long-term innovation</li></ul><br/><p></p><p>Ron Nachum demonstrates how AI can revolutionize financial operations by turning siloed, messy data into actionable insights. Sapien’s platform empowers companies to automate reporting, optimize decisions, and free employees to focus on high-value work. Ron emphasizes that combining AI with governance, configurability, and a talented team creates systems that not only deliver immediate value but also scale strategically.</p><p></p><p><strong>Follow Ron:</strong></p><p>Website: <u><a href="https://sapien.ai/news" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://sapien.ai/news</a></u></p><p>LinkedIn: <u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-nachum/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-nachum/</a></u></p><p></p><p><strong>Follow Glenn:</strong></p><p>LinkedIn: <u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbhopperiii" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbhopperiii</a></u></p><p></p><p><strong>Follow Paul</strong>:</p><p>LinkedIn: <u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefpandaguy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefpandaguy</a></u></p><p></p><p><strong>Follow QFlow.AI:</strong></p><p>Website - <u><a href="https://bit.ly/4i1Ekjg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/4i1Ekjg</a></u></p><p></p><p>Future Finance is sponsored by <u><a href="https://qflow.ai/future-finance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">QFlow.ai</a></u>, 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.<strong> </strong></p><p></p><p>Stay tuned for a deeper understanding of how AI is shaping the future of finance and what it means for businesses and individuals alike.</p><p></p><p><strong>In Today’s Episode:</strong></p><p>[00:00] – Trailer</p><p>[03:15] – Data-Rich, Analysis-Poor Challenge</p><p>[06:21] – Harvard &amp; the Leap to Sapien</p><p>[11:32] – AI Agents in Finance</p><p>[17:01] – Balancing AI Flexibility &amp; Guardrails</p><p>[23:19] – Efficient &amp; Secure Data Handling</p><p>[26:34] – Making Insights Accessible to All Teams</p><p>[30:45] – Configurability, Forecasting &amp; Learning</p><p>[38:22] – Real-World Impact &amp; Optimizations</p><p>[40:25] – Leading Young Teams with Experienced Advisor</p><p>[46:11] – Early Entrepreneurial Ventures</p><p>[49:13] – Closing Thoughts &amp; Thanks</p>

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June 16, 2026

The Language and Excel Problem Stopping AI from Fixing Financial Modeling with John Yeldham

<p>In this episode of Financial Modelers Corner, Paul Barnhurst talks with John Yeldham, founder of Lodeum, about building trust in Excel models, standardizing modeling language, and creating modular, scalable models. John shares his experience leading financial modelers and using advanced Excel features like Lambda functions and dynamic arrays. </p><p></p><p>Expect to Learn:</p><ul><li>Standardize language to improve clarity and collaboration</li><li>Use modular blocks to make models understandable and trusted</li><li>Leverage advanced Excel functions carefully for scalable, auditable models</li><li>Online training through Lodeum allows flexible global learning</li></ul><br/><p></p><p>Here are a few quotes from the episode:</p><ul><li>"If standards could be introduced for language, it allows financial modeling knowledge to be shared and scaled beyond individual experts." - John Yeldham</li><li>"The role of a modeler is evolving from just churning out numbers to creating reusable, understandable modules." - John Yeldham</li></ul><br/><p></p><p>John provides actionable strategies for financial modelers to improve clarity, scalability, and trust in their work while leveraging advanced Excel techniques and modular design principles. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to elevate their modeling skills and build reusable frameworks for complex financial analyses. </p><p></p><p>Follow John:</p><p>Company: <u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lodeum/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/lodeum/</a></u></p><p>LinkedIn: <u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnyeldham/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnyeldham/</a></u></p><p></p><p>Follow Financial Modeler's Corner: </p><p>LinkedIn: <u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/financial-modeler-s-corner/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/financial-modeler-s-corner/</a></u></p><p>Newsletter - Subscribe on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7079020077076905984" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7079020077076905984</a></p><p></p><p>Sign up for the Advanced Financial Modeler Accreditation today and get 15% off using the code “<strong>Podcast</strong>” at <u><a href="https://bit.ly/497oAqW" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/497oAqW</a></u></p><p></p><p><strong>In Today’s Episode:</strong></p><p>[02:14] – Worst Model Horror Story</p><p>[04:09] – Communication &amp; Language Challenges</p><p>[11:55] – Standardizing Language &amp; AI Integration</p><p>[14:43] – Online Training &amp; Lodeum Platform</p><p>[24:25] – Lambda Functions &amp; Dynamic Arrays</p><p>[39:42] – Rapid Fire Opinions</p><p>[16:32] – Advice for Becoming a Better Modeler</p><p>[18:07] – How to Connect </p>

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What is 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.

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