Paul Barnhurst

Paul Barnhurst AKA The FP&A Guy

Paul Barnhurst is a dedicated FP&A educator who prepares FP&A and finance professionals to be the strategic finance partner their business needs. He provides value through educational content, extensive training options, FP&A software reviews, and consulting services designed to uplevel your career.

As founder of The FP&A Guy and co-founder of The FP&A Hub, Paul creates impactful content and hosts three influential finance podcasts that spotlight industry leaders and innovations. Paul's podcasts cover FP&A, financial modeling, and the future of FP&A.

Paul has an MBA from Arizona State University, has been awarded the Microsoft MVP for the last two years, and is a holder of three prestigious education certifications, including the FPAC, FPAP, and AFM Certifications.

Paul combines deep technical expertise with a passion for teaching, making complex financial concepts accessible and actionable. Always eager to connect, Paul invites conversations that drive the future of FP&A.

One of Paul's unique areas of expertise is FP&A software. Paul has met with nearly 300 different companies and seen hundreds of demos of various finance and FP&A software. He has written three guides on FP&A software, including two about newer tools in the market and one about using Power BI for budgeting and forecasting.

Paul is a sought-after speaker based on his knowledge and expertise in FP&A, Excel, FP&A software, data storytelling, and visualization.