In this episode, Simon speaks to Paul Barnhurst. Paul (also known as The FP&A Guy) is an expert in finance planning and analysis (FP&A). He's a finance tech influencer with over 85,000 followers on LinkedIn - #impressive

He's been referred to (by himself) as the Kim Kardashian of FP&A. He's a bit of a joker as well.

Today, we dive deep into FP&A. Paul's definition of FP&A is all about helping the business spend the next dollar in the best way. We dive into FP&A trends like:

FP&A's increasing commercial focus.

How and why FP&A is a great breeding ground for the next generation of CFOs

How scenario modelling is becoming increasingly important as we dive into an ever-changing world.

We talk tech, we dive into Excel, FP&A solutions, whether now is the time to ditch Excel and try some fresh ideas.

Simon also asked him some very random and awesome questions - e.g. If he had one wish, what would he do? What would he improve? Paul's favourite power pose memories? favourite chart? his best spot to work?

Stay tuned for an amazing episode. Enjoy!

Chapters

Introduction and Background

Definition of FP&A

Day-to-Day of FP&A

Financial Modelling vs FP&A

Trends in FP&A

Excel vs FP&A Solutions

Impact of Automation and AI on FP&A

Accounting Vendors vs Best-of-Breed Approach

Improvements in Systems and Processes

Power Pose Moment

Favorite Catchphrase and Chart

Favorite Place to Get Work Done

Living the Dream

Topic to Learn More About

Introduction and Christmas List

Considering Hiring a Virtual Assistant

Delegating Administrative Tasks

Contact Information

Conclusion and Farewell

Useful Links

Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siritchie/

Sponsor: https://www.blox.so/

Sponsor Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blox-plan

Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefpandaguy/

Guest website: https://www.thefpandaguy.com/