Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, host Paul Barnhurst invites guest Nicholas Moen to explore how AI is transforming productivity, custom software creation, automation, and the future of work.
Most business processes are too specific for traditional software. They're valuable.
But not valuable enough for a software company to build a product around them.
That's where AI changes everything.
For the first time, professionals can create tools designed around their exact workflow.
Not generic software. Not endless spreadsheets.
Solutions built specifically for the way they work.
The biggest opportunity isn't replacing people.
It's eliminating the friction that slows them down.
🎧 Listen to the full episode on @thefpandaguy
#ArtificialIntelligence #AIAutomation #FutureOfWork #Productivity #FinanceTransformation #FPA #BusinessInnovation #NoCode #LowCode #AIAgents #DigitalTransformation #BusinessEfficiency #WorkflowAutomation #FinanceLeadership
In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, host Paul Barnhurst invites guest Nicholas Moen to explore how AI is transforming productivity, custom software creation, automation, and the future of work.
Most business processes are too specific for traditional software. They're valuable.
But not valuable enough for a software company to build a product around them.
That's where AI changes everything.
For the first time, professionals can create tools designed around their exact workflow.
Not generic software. Not endless spreadsheets.
Solutions built specifically for the way they work.
The biggest opportunity isn't replacing people.
It's eliminating the friction that slows them down.
🎧 Listen to the full episode on @thefpandaguy
#ArtificialIntelligence #AIAutomation #FutureOfWork #Productivity #FinanceTransformation #FPA #BusinessInnovation #NoCode #LowCode #AIAgents #DigitalTransformation #BusinessEfficiency #WorkflowAutomation #FinanceLeadership


![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 its 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.
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Website: https://www.hyperperfect.com
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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:
[00:00] – Trailer
[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 AI in Financial Modeling for Analysts to Improve Accuracy and Speed with David Ingraham](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SNzSeMjJWnc/mqdefault.jpg)







