The FP&A Guy Network

In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, Paul Barnhurst sits down with Tim Stallkamp, Senior Managing Director at Riveron, alongside co-host Glenn Snyder. Tim shares insights on interim management and how it is reshaping finance leadership by helping companies fill critical gaps, accelerate value creation, and bring experienced finance leaders into organizations during transition periods.

Tim Stallkamp is a Senior Managing Director and the leader of Riveron’s Interim Management practice. He is a seasoned turnaround executive who provides interim management and turnaround management services to distressed and under-performing businesses. Tim has led turnarounds as interim chief executive officer (CEO), chief restructuring officer (CRO), chief transformation officer (CTO), and chief financial officer (CFO).

Expect to Learn:
Why private equity is driving demand for interim finance leaders
What makes a strong interim FP&A and finance professional
Why broad, cross-industry experience matters more than narrow expertise
How interim leaders create value from day one
The importance of clear scope and alignment in engagements

Here are a few relevant quotes from the episode:
"Interim management isn’t about replacing people; it’s about supplementing leadership to create value faster and help teams reach their full potential." – Tim Stallkamp
"The more experiences an individual has across industries and roles, the more effective they are in interim management. Breadth of expertise is key." – Tim Stallkamp

Tim explains how interim management is reshaping finance leadership by bringing experienced professionals into organizations during critical transitions. These leaders not only fill gaps but also help improve processes, guide decision-making, and leave companies stronger than before.

Follow Tim:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-stallkamp-537b0317/
Company: https://riveron.com/

Follow Glenn:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenntsnyder/

Earn Your CPE Credit
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 Today’s Episode
[00:00] - Trailer
[05:06] - What interim management is
[07:42] - Why it’s growing
[09:13] - Value creation in leadership
[13:12] - Defining scope clearly
[17:58] - Alignment in engagements
[26:11] - Types of interim roles
[37:14] - Systems vs skills
[42:55] - Private equity decision-making
[50:42] - Final thoughts

In this episode of Future Finance, Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper sit down with Ron Nachum, Founder of Sapien, an AI-native company building systems that understand and act on enterprise financial data. Ron shares how his team is redefining finance operations using AI agents that go beyond dashboards and chatbots to actively analyze, optimise, and recommend actions across business functions.
Ron Nachum is the Founder of Sapien, an AI-native platform that helps companies run finance and operations through intelligent systems built on top of ERPs, spreadsheets, and enterprise data. With a background in applied AI research at Harvard, Ron focuses on building systems that turn fragmented financial data into real-time business decisions.

In this episode, you will discover:
How AI agents are reshaping finance and FP&A workflows
Why companies need systems that understand their business context
How Sapien automates reporting, analysis, and decision support
The importance of guardrails, auditability, and financial structure in AI

Ron shows how AI agents are moving finance beyond reporting into real-time decision-making. Sapien blends structure, data, and intelligence to turn complex systems into actionable insights.

Follow Ron:
Website: https://sapien.ai/news
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-nachum/

Follow Glenn:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbhopperiii

Follow Paul:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefpandaguy

Follow QFlow.AI:
Website - https://bit.ly/4i1Ekjg

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:
[02:35] – Why Ron left Harvard to build Sapien
[05:15] – Founding story and early vision
[07:46] – Building AI systems for finance
[09:13] – From manual workflows to AI automation
[10:03] – Evolution of AI agents in finance
[11:29] – How AI is changing FP&A roles
[12:45] – Guardrails and system design
[13:56] – Financial intelligence in AI systems
[16:19] – Opinionated vs. flexible AI systems
[18:26] – Closing thoughts

In this episode of The Mod Squad, Paul Barnhurst, Ian Schnoor, and Giles Male share their real experiences using AI in financial modeling. They discuss what works, what doesn’t, and how finance professionals can best use AI today. From testing different AI tools to running a “bake-off” on a real financial model, the conversation highlights the practical challenges, hallucinations, and creative approaches to working with AI in FP&A.

Expect to Learn
Where AI actually adds value in modeling and finance workflows
Why AI outputs still need careful checking and guidance
How different AI tools compare when building real models
Why instructions, structure, and human oversight improve AI results

Here are a few quotes from the episode:
“Most companies don’t have AI governance yet, and that’s where real risk comes in.” - Ian Schnoor
“Automation is great, but you still need to audit and understand every step.” - Giles Male

AI is powerful, but it is not a shortcut to quality work. It still needs guidance, structure, and strong fundamentals. The people who benefit most are those who understand both the tools and the work behind them. For now, the best approach is simple: test it, guide it, and never trust it blindly.

Follow Ian:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianschnoor/

Follow Giles:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/giles-male-30643b15/

In today’s episode:
[00:05] – Trailer
[03:06] – AI Progress Update
[05:00] – Mental Load & AI Pace
[08:03] – Busting AI Hype
[12:30] – Training & Business Demands
[17:57] – AI “Eye of the Storm”
[24:13] – Testing AI Models
[30:52] – Fixing vs Building AI Models
[35:15] – Challenging Misleading AI Claims
[38:41] – Improving AI with Instructions
[42:59] – Final Thoughts & Takeaways

In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, Paul Barnhurst sits down with Nicholas Moen, CMA and Director of Finance at Section, an AI software company. Nicholas shares insights on leveraging AI in FP&A to streamline financial modeling, automate workflows, improve decision-making, and build high-performing teams. He discusses practical strategies for training finance teams, balancing human oversight with AI automation, and applying FP&A insights to drive operational impact in enterprise organizations.

Nicholas Moen is a CMA and finance leader at Section, where he reinvents finance through AI, helping organizations build AI-powered workflows at scale. Based in Franklin, Pennsylvania, Nicholas specializes in leveraging AI to streamline FP&A processes, automate workflows, and empower finance teams to focus on strategic decision-making.

Expect to Learn:
How AI frees FP&A teams from manual work
Automating reports, spreadsheets, and workflows
Training and empowering teams on AI tools
Key FP&A skills: business partnering, listening, and data understanding

Here are a few relevant quotes from the episode:
"Context is everything. Using AI to capture meeting insights and key assumptions helps teams make smarter, faster decisions." - Nicholas Moen
"A strong FP&A professional understands both data structures and business partnering, skills that AI cannot replace." - Nicholas Moen

Nicholas Moen demonstrates how AI is reshaping the role of FP&A, allowing teams to focus on strategic decision-making instead of manual tasks. By leveraging tools like Claude and Lovable, finance professionals can automate workflows, build models faster, and make more informed business decisions.

Follow Nicholas:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-moen-320a11106/
Substack: https://substack.com/@runningfinance

Earn Your CPE Credit
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 Today’s Episode
[02:56] – What great FP&A looks like today
[05:14] – Automating spreadsheets with Claude
[14:31] – Building micro-apps with Lovable
[17:58] – Commission automation
[21:26] – Doing analysis on the go
[30:12] – Low-hanging AI wins for FP&A
[33:58] – Training and knowledge sharing
[38:41] – Top soft and technical skills
[41:35] – Personal side: music and hobbies
[45:53] – How to connect with Nicholas

In this episode of Future Finance, Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper sit down with Ron Nachum, Founder and CEO of Sapien, to discuss how AI agents are transforming financial operations and decision-making for companies. Ron shares how Sapien leverages AI to unify siloed financial data, automate workflows, and provide actionable insights, helping companies unlock millions of dollars in hidden value while enabling employees to focus on strategic work.

Ron Nachum is the founder and CEO of Sapien, an AI-native platform that deploys agents to understand and act on messy, siloed data across ERPs, data warehouses, CRMs, and spreadsheets. Ron studied at Harvard, where he focused on computer science, statistics, and applied AI research. He has spent years building AI solutions for finance and operational processes, creating systems that help companies make better, faster decisions and optimize their operations.

In this episode, you will discover:
AI can unlock value from messy, siloed financial data
Sapien’s platform automates reporting, forecasting, and operational decisions
Human oversight and governance remain crucial for AI configurability
Talent density and culture are key to scaling a young, fast-growing company
Early entrepreneurial mindset shapes long-term innovation

Ron Nachum demonstrates how AI can revolutionize financial operations by turning siloed, messy data into actionable insights. Sapien’s platform empowers companies to automate reporting, optimize decisions, and free employees to focus on high-value work. Ron emphasizes that combining AI with governance, configurability, and a talented team creates systems that not only deliver immediate value but also scale strategically.

Follow Ron:
Website: https://sapien.ai/news
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-nachum/

Follow Glenn:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbhopperiii

Follow Paul:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefpandaguy

Follow QFlow.AI:
Website - https://bit.ly/4i1Ekjg

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
[03:15] – Data-Rich, Analysis-Poor Challenge
[06:21] – Harvard & the Leap to Sapien
[11:32] – AI Agents in Finance
[17:01] – Balancing AI Flexibility & Guardrails
[23:19] – Efficient & Secure Data Handling
[26:34] – Making Insights Accessible to All Teams
[30:45] – Configurability, Forecasting & Learning
[38:22] – Real-World Impact & Optimizations
[40:25] – Leading Young Teams with Experienced Advisor
[46:11] – Early Entrepreneurial Ventures
[49:13] – Closing Thoughts & Thanks