The Big Handover: Paul Says Goodbye and Chats With New Host Glenn Hopper

2024-03-26

It’s the end of an era. This is Paul Barnhurst’s last episode as FP&A Today host. And in this episode he introduces new FP&A Today host: Glenn Hopper. Glenn Hopper is a Chief Financial Officer with two decades of experience leading finance operations for private equity-backed companies. Glenn is an author and journalist, US Navy Veteran, #1 AI Finance leader, and a passionate advocate for FP&A. In this episode: Glenn’s whirlwind career since he last appeared on the show Tra...

It’s the end of an era. This is Paul Barnhurst’s last episode as FP&A Today host. And in this episode he introduces new FP&A Today host: Glenn Hopper.

Glenn Hopper is a Chief Financial Officer with two decades of experience leading finance operations for private equity-backed companies. Glenn is an author and journalist, US Navy Veteran, #1 AI Finance leader, and a passionate advocate for FP&A.

In this episode:

Glenn’s whirlwind career since he last appeared on the show
Training FP&A on AI
Why getting started on AI in finance is a painful audit
Why the first stages of AI implementation in finance have nothing to do with AI
Launching the definitive LinkedIn course for generative AI and finance
Why it is vital for finance professionals to understand the base of AI
Glenn’s favorite episode of FP&A Today
Why I decided to become the new host of FP&A Today
Why there’s no need to hide my Southern accent on the show
Turning the tables on Paul
Paul’s final message