Paul Barnhurst is a leading voice in Financial Planning & Analysis.
With over 12 years of hands-on experience spanning the U.S. government, travel, automotive, and e-commerce sectors, Paul specializes in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and turning data into strategic insight.
He founded The FP&A Guy to equip finance professionals with the skills needed to move beyond reporting numbers to influencing decisions. Through coaching programs, webinars, online content, and podcasts, he helps FP&A professionals strengthen their analytical capabilities and business partnership skills.
Paul is also a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional, a distinction awarded to experts who demonstrate exceptional technical leadership and community impact.
He also hosts the FP&A Unlocked podcast, co‑hosts Financial Modeler’s Corner and Future Finance, and has built an audience of over 112,000 followers on LinkedIn. He’s known for his clear, independent reviews of FP&A software and for helping finance teams make smarter choices about the tools they use.