FP&A Training & Software Selection for Finance Leaders | The FP&A Guy
For Finance Leaders & Teams

Build a stronger team.
Give them the right tools.

Two ways to work with The FP&A Guy. Choose the path that best fits your team needs.

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What does your team need?

Upskill the Team

Corporate FP&A Training

Practitioner-led training that focuses on providing the frameworks and skills needed to upskill your team. All training is tailored to your team, delivered virtually or in person.

  • FP&A best practices
  • Business partnering & storytelling with data
  • Financial modeling, Excel & AI readiness
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Choose the Right FP&A Software

FP&A Software Selection

Independent, requirements-first guidance for choosing the right software for your FP&A. No commission tied to the recommendation, ever.

  • Requirements before demos
  • Market mapped from hundreds of vendor conversations
  • A shortlist worth your team's evaluation time
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Paul Barnhurst, The FP&A Guy

Why finance leaders trust The FP&A Guy

I'm Paul Barnhurst. I spent 12+ years inside corporate FP&A at VP and Director level at American Express, Solera, and DigiCert before building The FP&A Guy. The training comes from someone who has done the job. The software guidance is 100% independent.

I have designed and delivered courses for Wharton Online, Corporate Finance Institute, and other leading FP&A certification programs. I have also trained finance and FP&A teams at Walmart, Mars, Lindt, Conagra, Four Seasons, and 50+ other global companies. When you work with me, you get the same practitioner standards I bring to those programs, customized to focus on your team's specific needs and goals.

FPAC FPAP AFM Microsoft MVP Wharton Online Instructor FPAC Instructor CFI Course Designer 50+ Corporate Clients

What Finance Leaders Say

Real results from real teams

Corporate Training

Truly an incredible session that helped us sharpen our skills to be more effective at our jobs. Your hands-on and example-heavy approach really helped the team absorb the material quickly.

Tolga Hocanin
Tolga Hocanin, CPA
CFO & VP Finance & IT, Lindt Canada
Software Selection

Paul's support during our FP&A system selection process was truly a game changer. His expertise and guidance not only elevated our professionalism but also gave me the confidence to run a thorough and well-structured RFP process. After selecting our partner, there was no post-purchase dissonance or second-guessing — only certainty in our decision.

Chris Pawluk
Chris Pawluk
FP&A Software Selection Client

Common Questions

Before you click through

Is the software selection guidance really independent?
Yes. No commission, no vendor agenda. The only goal is to help you select the tool that best fits your requirements. See how the process works.
How customized is the corporate training?
Every program starts with a discovery conversation. Modules, depth, and pacing are shaped to your team's capability, industry, and tools. See the full training page.
Can we use both services?
Yes, and many teams do. Training builds capability while software selection makes sure the tools match. One scoping call can cover both.
How do we get started?
Book a scoping call. We'll talk through your team's gaps and goals and come back with a tailored recommendation. Start here.

Ready to Start?

Let's figure out what your team needs.

One conversation. I'll come back with a practical tailored recommendation for you and your team.

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