Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Snyder welcome Josette Ferrer to discuss career growth, networking, and the mindset shifts that create lasting professional opportunities.
Most people approach networking with the wrong question. "What can I get?"
The people who build the strongest careers ask something different. "What can I give?"
That simple shift changes every conversation.
People remember those who genuinely help, connect, and create value.
Relationships built on service last longer than relationships built on transactions.
🎧 Listen to the full episode on @thefpandaguy
#FP&A #FinanceLeadership #CareerGrowth #Networking #ProfessionalDevelopment #Leadership #BusinessRelationships #FinanceProfessionals #CareerAdvice #PersonalGrowth #GiveFirst #TheGoGiver
In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Snyder welcome Josette Ferrer to discuss career growth, networking, and the mindset shifts that create lasting professional opportunities.
Most people approach networking with the wrong question. "What can I get?"
The people who build the strongest careers ask something different. "What can I give?"
That simple shift changes every conversation.
People remember those who genuinely help, connect, and create value.
Relationships built on service last longer than relationships built on transactions.
🎧 Listen to the full episode on @thefpandaguy
#FP&A #FinanceLeadership #CareerGrowth #Networking #ProfessionalDevelopment #Leadership #BusinessRelationships #FinanceProfessionals #CareerAdvice #PersonalGrowth #GiveFirst #TheGoGiver

![Should Finance Pros Be Using Vibe Coding to Build Their Own Tools? with Brock & Natalia
In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, host Paul Barnhurst is joined by Brock Beyer and Natalia Kudinova to discuss how vibe coding is changing the way finance professionals automate work and build practical tools. They explore real-world use cases, AI token costs, security and maintenance concerns, and why finance teams should start with simple, repetitive processes rather than business-critical systems.
Brock Beyer is the CPA Controller at Jump, where he has used vibe coding to build internal productivity tools. Natalia Kudinova is a Senior Director at ABBYY with experience across finance leadership, treasury, tax, reporting, transformation, and process improvement.
Expect to Learn:
What vibe coding means for finance professionals
Practical finance processes you can automate with AI
How to manage AI token usage and costs
Why security and human oversight remain essential
How to start small and learn through experimentation
Here are a few relevant quotes from the episode:
“You dont have to feel this pressure to vibe code every single tool.” - Brock Beyer
“Start with the tasks that you are most tired of doing manually.” - Natalia Kudinova
Vibe coding is giving finance professionals new ways to automate repetitive work and build practical tools without traditional coding expertise. The key is to start small, focus on well-defined processes, and keep humans involved in reviewing results. As AI adoption grows, security, cost, and maintainability will remain critical considerations.
Follow Natalia:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalia-kudinova-aca/
Follow Brock:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brockbeyer/
Disclosure: Portions of this episode (such as the introduction or promotional segments) use AI-generated voice narration produced under human editorial review.
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For CPE credit, please go to earmarkcpe.com, listen to the episode, download the app, answer a few questions, and earn your CPE certification. To earn education credits for the FPAC Certificate, take the quiz on earmark and contact Paul Barnhurst for further details.
In Todays Episode:
[00:00] - Trailer
[03:12] - What Great FP&A Looks Like
[04:59] - What Is Vibe Coding?
[09:36] - Getting Started With Vibe Coding
[16:02] - Where Vibe Coding Makes Sense
[20:21] - AI Token Costs and ROI
[34:12] - Best Finance Processes to Automate
[41:53] - What You Shouldnt Vibe Code
[46:17] - Maintenance and Security
[54:17] - Final Advice Should Finance Pros Be Using Vibe Coding to Build Their Own Tools? with Brock & Natalia](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WGeI5Vug9pc/mqdefault.jpg)
![AI Is Already Changing Data Jobs: Why You Must Create More Value Now with Rob Collie
In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper welcome Robert Collie, founder and CEO of P3 Adaptive, for a conversation about artificial intelligence, data analytics, and how finance professionals can prepare for the future of work. Robert shares his journey from helping build Power BI at Microsoft to founding P3 Adaptive and explains why AI is creating both disruption and new opportunities for finance and data professionals.
Robert Collie is the founder and CEO of P3 Adaptive, a Microsoft analytics and AI consulting firm. During his 13 years at Microsoft, Robert helped lead the development of Power Pivot and Power BI. He is also the author of the bestselling Power Pivot and Power BI book and hosts the Raw Data with Rob Collie podcast. His upcoming book, Fair Game: Customizing AI to Your Business is Easier Than You Think, explores how organizations can make AI practical and accessible.
In this episode, you will discover:
How Power BI and Power Pivot changed the way organizations use data.
Why AI is creating new opportunities for finance and data professionals.
Why sitting still with current skills can create career risks.
How companies can build AI systems using strong data foundations.
Why semantic models are becoming essential for AI adoption.
Robert brings decades of experience in business intelligence, analytics, and AI, sharing practical lessons on how finance leaders and data professionals can adapt, learn, and create value in a rapidly changing environment.
Follow Glenn:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbhopperiii
Follow Paul:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefpandaguy
Follow Robert:
Website: https://p3adaptive.com/
Book: https://fairgamebook.ai/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robcollie/
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
[00:00] – How AI is changing jobs
[02:43] – Robert’s Microsoft journey
[06:06] – Power BI and Power Pivot impact
[11:25] – Leaving Microsoft for P3 Adaptive
[15:43] – AI and the future of data work
[19:33] – Making AI accessible
[25:13] – AI tools and better workflows
[31:11] – AI in career planning
[33:38] – AI changing finance and consulting
[35:16] – Why semantic models matter
[38:35] – Building a strong company culture
[40:34] – Robert’s AI book and future plans AI Is Already Changing Data Jobs: Why You Must Create More Value Now with Rob Collie](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WvkOp0TQjRI/mqdefault.jpg)







