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Future Finance

Glenn Hopper & Paul Barnhurst

Future Finance is a podcast that delves into the transformative world of finance hosted by Paul Barnhurst, aka The FP&A Guy, and Glenn Hopper, emphasizing the impact of technology and artificial intelligence within the finance profession. Each episode brings listeners the latest news on AI and financial technology, insightful discussions, expert analyses, and forward-thinking ideas, exploring how AI and technological innovations are reshaping corporate finance as we know it. The podcast will become a must-listen for anyone interested in the evolving intersection of technology and finance

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  • English

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  • #89
    April 22 · 38 min

    AI in Financial Modeling for Analysts to Improve Accuracy and Speed with David Ingraham

    In this episode of Future Finance, Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper are joined by David Ingraham to discuss how AI is transforming the world of finance, particularly in Excel, and why it's essential to treat AI as a partner rather than a tool to simply execute commands. David, the CEO and founder of HyperPerfect, shares his insights on the challenges and opportunities in the AI-finance intersection, including the importance of context and understanding AI’s limitations. David Ingraham is the CEO and founder of HyperPerfect, a financial reporting and accounting platform that integrates powerful AI directly into Excel. With nearly 20 years of experience in private equity, David has worked on deals totaling over $1.5 billion. He is also passionate about educational initiatives, serving as board president of Aim High, a Bay Area nonprofit that provides free summer education to nearly 2,000 students annually. In this episode, you will discover: Why finance professionals are slow to adopt AI despite its potential How AI should be treated as a teammate, not a replacement Why context is everything in AI models, especially in Excel The limitations of AI in finance and how to work around them David emphasizes that AI isn’t a shortcut; it’s most effective when used incrementally, with human oversight to ensure accurate results. He also discusses how AI can significantly increase productivity, with an efficiency gain of 15 to 20 times if used properly. Follow David: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dsingraham/ Website: https://www.hyperperfect.com Follow Glenn: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbhopperiii Follow Paul: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefpandaguy Follow QFlow.AI: Website - https://bit.ly/4i1Ekjg Future Finance is sponsored by QFlow.ai, 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. Stay tuned for a deeper understanding of how AI is shaping the future of finance and what it means for businesses and individuals alike. In Today’s Episode: [02:35] – David Ingraham Background [04:02] – AI in Finance & Accounting for Dummies [05:57] – AI as a Teammate, Not a Threat [07:09] – AI as a Thought Partner [10:01] – Why Finance Teams Struggle with AI [11:51] – Evolution of FP&A [14:30] – RevOps & Finance Alignment [16:41] – AI Use Cases in Finance [19:20] – Agentic AI & Future Direction [22:31] – Process, Data & AI Limitations [28:52] – AI Questions & Closing

  • #88
    April 15 · 15 min

    AI is a Teammate for Finance Leaders to Replace Fear and Drive Strategic Value with Josh Schauer

    In this episode of Future Finance, Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper are joined by Josh Schauer to discuss how AI is being adopted in finance and why many teams are still hesitant. They explore the gap between knowing AI is important and actually using it, along with the challenges around data quality, risk, and accuracy expectations. Josh Schauer is the CFO at insightsoftware, where he leads financial strategy and operations. He previously served as SVP of Finance from 2020 to 2024 and led Financial Planning and Consolidation at Longview prior to its acquisition by insightsoftware in 2020. Josh has deep experience in FP&A, consolidation, and finance transformation, and holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. In this episode, you will discover: Why AI should be treated as a teammate, not a replacement How poor data limits the value of AI Practical ways AI is used in FP&A today How AI improves variance analysis and scenario planning Why finance teams need to become more proactive Josh highlights that AI is not a shortcut. It works best when built on strong data, clear processes, and a thoughtful approach. While there is pressure to adopt AI, the focus should be on using it in a way that improves decisions without compromising accuracy.. Follow Josh: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-schauer-51b18b115/ Website: https://insightsoftware.com/ Follow Glenn: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbhopperiii Follow Paul: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefpandaguy Follow QFlow.AI: Website - https://bit.ly/4i1Ekjg Future Finance is sponsored by QFlow.ai, 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. Stay tuned for a deeper understanding of how AI is shaping the future of finance and what it means for businesses and individuals alike. In Today’s Episode: [00:27] – Josh Schauer Background [01:33] – AI in Finance & Accounting for Dummies [04:13] – AI as a Teammate, Not a Threat [05:40] – AI as a Thought Partner [08:06] – Why Finance Teams Struggle with AI [09:46] – Evolution of FP&A [10:53] – RevOps & Finance Alignment [12:32] – Practical AI Use Cases [15:03] – Closing

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