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FP&A Unlocked

Paul Barnhurst
FP&A
Financial Planning and Analysis
Artificial Intelligence
Budgeting
Financial Modeling
Excel
Communication Skills
AI In Finance
Corporate Finance
Private Equity
Data Analytics
Forecasting
Finance
CFO
Data Visualization
Saas
Financial Planning & Analysis
Business Partnering
Pricing
Automation

FP&A Unlocked is where Paul Barnhurst, aka The FP&A Guy, discusses how FP&A can unlock your seat at the boardroom, and what it takes.

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In 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 business goals, and avoiding common commission mistakes. They also explor... more

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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 improve reporting, and why FP&A professionals need to think beyond traditional Exce... more

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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 need to work together, and how FP&A can prepare professionals for senior leadershi... more

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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 for... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Proctor
Director of Twenty Seven Solutions Limited, Microsoft MVP, and creator of Excel Off The Grid and Finance Team Accelerator
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Episode: Why Understanding Data is a Critical FP&A Skill with Mark Proctor
Jon Laudie
CFO and President at Zerorez
Zerorez
Episode: Trust and Leadership Lessons for FP&A From 100+ Top Leaders with CFO Jon Laudie
David Den Boer
CEO and founder of Column5 Consulting and Darwin Analytics with more than 20 years of EPM experience
Column5 Consulting
Episode: Will AI Replace Enterprise Performance Management? | David den Boer
Valerie Martin
Strategic FP&A professional with Bay Area experience
San Francisco Bay Area finance organizations
Episode: When AI Does the Analysis, What Makes an FP&A Professional Valuable with Valerie Martin
Chithra Rajagopalan
Finance leader at Obsidian Security
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Episode: The Three Foundations of Strategic FP&A with Chithra Rajagopalan
Eric Alexander
Author, speaker, and president of Six Arrows Consulting; CFO background in community banks and mid-market companies
Six Arrows Consulting
Episode: Are You Solving Business Problems or Just Reporting Numbers? with Eric Alexander
Soufyan Hamid
Storytelling and finance storytelling entrepreneur
Finance Circle / thefinancercles.com
Episode: Only 6% of Finance Teams Actually Influence Decisions | Soufyan Hamid
Asif Masani
Author of The Precision Trap and founder of FP&A Professionals Institute
FP&A Professionals Institute
Episode: Why Your Brilliant Financial Analysis Gets Ignored: The Precision Trap with Asif Masani
Zachary Rial
Professional at AskElephant focusing on revenue and conversation intelligence
AskElephant
Episode: The Budget Isn't the Goal. Building a Better Business Is with Zach & Chris

Hosts

Paul Barnhurst
Host of FP&A Unlocked, also known as The FP&A Guy, frequently leads discussions on FP&A strategy, governance, and collaboration with the business.
Glenn Snyder
Co-host of FP&A Unlocked; participates as interviewer and discussion partner across episodes.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 67 ratings
  • The Leading Voice for FP&A

    Paul has a unique ability to make FP&A both accessible and engaging. He combines deep expertise with a curiosity and a warm, engaging interview style.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jack-Mick
    United States2 months ago
  • Targeted, actionable

    This podcast is a go to of mine. Each episode adds value to my thinking of FP&A and what good looks like. Really enjoying the addition of Glenn on a few episodes which I think helps the conversational dynamic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crossfitgator
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent FP&A Resourse!

    I met Paul in Oct 2022 at the AFP conference. He has a tremendous passion for FP&A! He is knowledgeable and entertaining to listen to. He finds amazing FP&A talent to talk to on his podcast and he is a seasoned host…I believe this is his third podcast and has done hundreds of episodes. This is a fantastic resource for FP&A professionals to listen to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarioV-ION
    United States2 years ago
  • Highly recommend

    Paul has some of the best FP&A content on the market. Would recommend to anyone in or trying to get into FP&A.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jakebwolfe11
    United States2 years ago
  • Paul is the best

    I’ve known Paul personally and he’s as hard working and authentic as it gets. Love what he’s doing for the finance operators!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    xpoint007x
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise actionable, practical FP&A content and the host's ability to pull in insightful guests.
Guests are consistently high-caliber with deep FP&A expertise and real-world experience.
Many appreciate the focus on storytelling, governance, and AI applications in finance.

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Why Understanding Data is a Critical FP&A Skill with Mark Proctor
Q: If someone's listening and they're like, this makes sense, I need to learn data better. Where would you advise them to start?
Proctor recommends learning first normal form and structuring data in an Excel table, with each type of value in its own column rather than placing months across the top.
Why Understanding Data is a Critical FP&A Skill with Mark Proctor
Q: If I asked you to define great FP&A, how would you define it?
Good FP&A provides information that helps people make or challenge decisions. Great FP&A also participates in and influences those decisions, and highlights issues that need attention.
Will AI Replace Enterprise Performance Management? | David den Boer
Q: Why do we continue to need the human to forecast it? Can't we just go to a default where AI does all the forecasting, maybe human reviews it versus it being human led?
Den Boer argues that people must own the numbers they are accountable for. AI can challenge forecasts, catch errors, and identify possible sandbagging, but transparency and human oversight remain necessary.
Will AI Replace Enterprise Performance Management? | David den Boer
Q: What does great FP&A look like?
Den Boer says great FP&A connects a clear narrative to the underlying details and assumptions, with the numbers supporting the story.
Trust and Leadership Lessons for FP&A From 100+ Top Leaders with CFO Jon Laudie
Q: FP&A, what is the number one technical skill FP&A professionals should be focusing on or need to master with the idea of one day they want to be a CFO?
Develop a deep command of the three-statement model (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow) and build a discounted cash flow model to see how changes in operations affect value, then use scenario analysis to articulate impacts in board discussions.

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Frequently Asked Questions About FP&A Unlocked

What is FP&A Unlocked about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, practitioner-focused show about financial planning and analysis, AI augmentation, and how FP&A partners drive business outcomes. Episodes cover real-world workflows, governance, storytelling with data, and leadership insights from seasoned FP&A leaders, CFOs, and AI-minded professionals across tech, finance, healthcare, and sports. Highlights include hands-on automation, scenario planning, AI copilots in finance, and strategic storytelling—often with actionable takeaways, templates, and frameworks that help listeners elevate partnering with the business and influencing decisions. The show tends to feature high-signal guests who blend deep FP&A expertise with hands-on experience implementing tools and processes, making it valuab... more

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2. Jon Laudie
3. David Den Boer
4. Valerie Martin
5. Chithra Rajagopalan
6. Eric Alexander
7. Soufyan Hamid
8. Asif Masani

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