FP&A Today
Glenn Hopper
FP&A Today is the podcast for Financial Planning and Analysis. The weekly show dives into the challenges and opportunities within the world of FP&A, interviewing FP&A leaders, CFOs and other finance pros in order to give you the freshest insights and takeaways. Each week our top guests provide actionable advice about financial planning and analysis – from career goals to navigating challenges, and powerful Excel tips.
Our weekly show provides unrivalled insights for navigating FP&A.
FP&A Today is brought to you by Datarails.
Datarails is the AI-powered Financial Planning and Analysis platform for Excel users.
Our weekly show provides unrivalled insights for navigating FP&A.
FP&A Today is brought to you by Datarails.
Datarails is the AI-powered Financial Planning and Analysis platform for Excel users.
Episodes
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May 7, 2024 • 57min
Forecasting and Leading (FP&A) in Las Vegas
Bill Singh, VP of FP&A at Genting Americas, talks about FP&A in the gaming industry including metrics like 'win per unit per day' and 'hold'. He shares insights on budgeting, salesmanship, lodging metrics, and AI impact. Bill also gives insider advice on gaming and emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and analysis in budgeting.
Apr 30, 2024 • 48min
Hitmaking, Taylor Swift, and FP&A
Michael Stotland, VP of FP&A at AEG Presents, shares insights on managing finances for music icons like Taylor Swift and leading the recovery of live entertainment post-COVID. He discusses leveraging external data, heatmaps for planning, mastering critical FP&A skills, and the integration of AI in forecasting. Discover the strategic finance planning in the entertainment industry and the challenges of Excel function preference and Power BI development.
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Apr 23, 2024 • 44min
The FP&A Life at GE, Microsoft–and Now Google
Antonio Reza, Head of Finance for Google Cloud Consulting in EMEA, shares insights on his finance journey at Google, Microsoft, and GE. Topics include the AI revolution in tech companies, storytelling in FP&A, real-time data demands, and the importance of economic context in decision-making. Reza also discusses his challenges transitioning to a managerial role and balancing sports with his career.
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Apr 16, 2024 • 43min
Formula for FP&A success at high-growth companies: Greg Lopez
Greg Lopez, a seasoned CFO and consultant, shares his formula for FP&A success including transitioning from bigger companies to startups, defining key metrics, developing talent, and navigating the challenges of cyber attacks. He emphasizes the importance of a commercial mindset and building a feedback loop in finance teams. Lopez also discusses his favorite KPIs and the benefits of scenario planning in Excel.
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Apr 9, 2024 • 51min
Data analytics and AI for FP&A teams – with Nathan Bell
Nathan Bell, an expert in data analytics for FP&A teams, discusses bridging the gap between data and finance. He highlights the power of storytelling, setting up self-service data, federated data governance, and the importance of critical thinking in the AI age. Bell shares key insights on metrics cascading, implementing AI programs, and the significance of human insight in data analytics processes. Personal anecdotes about dinner conversations with his CFO wife and pole vaulting memories add a touch of humor to this insightful discussion.
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Apr 2, 2024 • 45min
How to Light up FP&A Telecoms - Tory Bauman, VP FP&A Zayo
Tory Bauman, VP FP&A Zayo, discusses FP&A metrics at telecom giant Zayo, forecasting churn, strategic alignment, cost per event on telecom network, profit from AI revolution, capital markets experience, and aspiring to be a CFO. She also shares insights on team structure, forecasting, strategic planning, and mentorship in finance leadership.
4 snips
Mar 26, 2024 • 25min
The Big Handover: Paul Says Goodbye and Chats With New Host Glenn Hopper
The final episode of FP&A Today features host Paul saying goodbye and introducing new host Glenn Hopper. Glenn, a seasoned CFO, discusses AI in finance, launching a LinkedIn course on AI, and the importance of understanding AI for finance professionals. The episode also covers Glenn's journey, Paul's reasons for handing over the show, and a heartfelt message from Paul.
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Mar 19, 2024 • 47min
Leaving FP&A at billion dollar companies to become a top Fractional CFO: Rosemary Linden ‘s amazing career journey
Learn about Rosemary Linden's transition from corporate finance to fractional CFO, dealing with small businesses. Discover why FP&A is a great training ground for CFOs, and get insights on storytelling and cash flow management. Hear about seasonal variances, starting your own business, and the difference between strategic planning and financial planning. Plus, dive into a deep sea story, team Excel, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg!
Mar 12, 2024 • 43min
Doing Capitalism Better: Cotopaxi CFO Gary Bowen
Cotopaxi CFO discusses giving away 1% of net sales, moving into retail, balancing investors with giving back, aiming for billion-dollar status, and the power of branding. Also shares personal journey, challenges in financial planning, metrics for retail expansion, and impact of social missions on corporate resources.
Mar 5, 2024 • 51min
From Leading Data Science at Facebook to becoming a CEO: Kat Orekhova
From transitioning from math academia to leading data science at Facebook to becoming a CEO, Kat Orekhova shares insights on long-range planning challenges, collaboration between data science and FP&A, being a Sequoia scout, mentorship by Meta CFO Susan Li, and the impact of AI in finance.
