FinPod’s 100th Episode: The Future of Finance Careers

In this special episode of CFI’s FinPod, we’re joined by our co-founder Scott Powell and founder of “The FP&A Guy,” Paul Barnhurst to explore how AI, automation, and evolving skill sets reshape careers in FP&A, capital markets, and investment banking.

We discuss how tools like ChatGPT are already changing workflows, why Python and Excel are still essential to your skill set, how to stand out in the hiring process, and what finance professionals need to thrive by 2030. Whether you're breaking into finance or growing your career, this episode covers the trends and tactics that matter most.