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FP&A UnboxedFP&A Leaders Struggling with Low Impact to Become Strategic Decision-Makers with Raghuram KrishnanWant to find out how your FP&A function stacks up against the best in class? Take our FREE FP&A Assessment and get personalised insights. 👉 https://bit.ly/fpand-a-maturity-assessment*********************************************************************In this episode of the FP&A Unboxed Podcast, host Tejas Parikh is joined by Raghuram (Raghu) Krishnan, Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis and Site Council Chair at Adobe, a seasoned finance leader with over a decade of experience progressing from individual contributor roles to leading global finance operations. Raghu currently heads one of the most successful and high-performing teams within the CFO organisations, overseeing str...
2026-06-0144 min
FP&A UnboxedExcel vs AI Confusion for Finance Pros to Make Better Decisions Using Simple Models - Carl SeidmanWant to find out how your FP&A function stacks up against the best in class? Take our FREE FP&A Assessment and get personalised insights. 👉 https://bit.ly/fp-and-a-maturity-assessment ------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of the FP&A Unboxed Podcast, host Tejas Parikh is joined by Carl Seidman, a renowned expert in financial modeling and business strategy. Carl is the founder of Seidman Financial, where he works with clients to enhance their financial modeling and analytics capabilities. With over two decades of experience in financial strategy, Carl has helped numerous companies transform their app...
2026-05-2550 min
FP&A UnboxedHow Finance Pros Influence Decisions Using Storytelling and Better Questions with Soufyan HamidWant to find out how your FP&A function stacks up against the best in class? Take our FREE FP&A Assessment and get personalised insights. 👉 https://bit.ly/fpand-a-maturity-assessment**********************************************************************In this episode of the FP&A Unboxed Podcast, host Tejas Parikh is joined by Soufyan Hamid, a global expert in storytelling and finance business partnering with over 17 years of experience. Soufyan is the founder of The Finance Circle and creator of the Financial Storytelling Program, followed by over 400 finance professionals worldwide. He helps FP&A teams enhance their ability to communicate insights effectively, making fin...
2026-05-1847 min
FP&A UnboxedHow FP&A Fails Forecasting Due to Poor Communication and Overreliance on Technology with Gary SimonWant to find out how your FP&A function stacks up against the best in class? Take our FREE FP&A Assessment and get personalised insights. 👉 https://bit.ly/fpand-a-maturity-assessment**********************************************************************In this insightful episode of the FP&A Unboxed Podcast, host Tejas Parikh is joined by Gary Simon, the Chief Executive of FSN Publishing Ltd. and Leader of the Modern Finance Forum for CFOs on LinkedIn, with over 60,000 senior finance members. Gary is also a sought-after thought leader, lecturer, and expert in financial systems and business strategy, and has authored multiple books on financial software and...
2026-05-1345 min
FP&A UnboxedFP&A Mindset for Accountants to Avoid Failure & Thrive with AI & Influence with Dhawal ParvatikarWant to find out how your FP&A function stack up against the best in class? Take our FREE FP&A Assessment and get personalized insights. 👉 https://bit.ly/fpand-a-maturity-assessmentIn this powerful episode of the FP&A Unboxed Podcast, host Tejas Parikh is joined by Dhawal Parvatikar, co-founder of the FP&A Professional Institute and an experienced CFO and finance mentor with nearly two decades of leadership across India and the Middle East. Dhawal shares his personal journey from audit to FP&A leadership, offering actionable advice on adapting mindsets, building cross-functional relationships, and har...
2025-09-1541 min
FP&A UnboxedFP&A in Crypto for Finance Leaders to Drive Turnarounds and Influence Boards with Alwyn and MeganWant to find out how your FP&A function stack up against the best in class? Take our FREE FP&A Assessment and get personalized insights. 👉 https://bit.ly/fpand-a-maturity-assessmentIn this insightful episode of the FP&A Unboxed Podcast, host Tejas Parikh is joined by two dynamic finance leaders: Alwyn Jones, CFO at Luno, and Megan Walbyoff, soon-to-be maternity leave-taker and Commercial Finance Director at Luno. Together, they explore the challenges and opportunities in FP&A within the crypto and financial services industry, touching on how agility, data-driven decisions, and strategic forecasting play pivotal role...
2025-09-0154 min
FP&A UnboxedThe Finance Transformation for CFOs to Replace Excel with Aimplan and Power BI with Manoj JainGet out of Excel Hell and enhance your financial analytics skills with our FREE Introduction to Power BI for Financial Analysis: https://bit.ly/power-bi-financial-ananlysis-trainingIn this insightful episode of the FP&A Unboxed Podcast, host Tejas Parikh chats with Manoj Jain, Head of Finance at The Marbrook Centre & Ardale care homes group, an experienced finance professional and business leader. Manoj shares his experiences as a CFO, especially after implementing Power BI and Aimplan in his organization. The conversation dives deep into the challenges and transformations that come with upgrading financial systems and reporting processes, while highlighting...
2025-07-2827 min
FP&A UnboxedThe Forecasting Strategy for SME CFOs to Replace Flawed Models with Targeted Realism – Gemma DoranGet out of Excel Hell and enhance your financial analytics skills with our FREE Introduction to Power BI for Financial Analysis: https://bit.ly/power-bi-financial-ananlysis-trainingIn this insightful episode of FP&A Unboxed Podcast, host Tejas Parikh sits down with Gemma Doran, Portfolio Chief Finance Officer at The CFO Centre UK who specializes in the leisure and hospitality sectors, treasury management, and fundraising. With extensive experience scaling SMEs and startups, Gemma unpacks the art of balancing “targeted realism” in financial forecasting, how to structure cashflows that adapt in fast-paced environments, and the real value of immersive business unde...
2025-07-2132 min
FP&A UnboxedExcel Addiction in Finance for CFOs to Avoid EPM Failure and Adopt Power BI with Erik LidmanGet out of Excel Hell and enhance your financial analytics skills with our FREE Introduction to Power BI for Financial Analysis: https://bit.ly/power-bi-financial-ananlysis-trainingIn this powerful episode of FP&A Unboxed Podcast, host Tejas Parikh speaks with Erik Lidman, Founder and CEO at Aimplan - Extending Power BI and Fabric with Operational and Financial Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting. With 29 years of experience in the CPM space, Erik shares his journey from consulting to founding Aimplan and discusses how finance professionals can leverage technology, data, and AI for better decision making and business success....
2025-07-0748 min
FP&A UnboxedThe Leadership Shift in Startup Finance for CFOs to Replace Roles and Build Influence with Alysha RandallGet out of Excel Hell and enhance your financial analytics skills with our FREE Introduction to PowerBI for Financial Analysis: https://bit.ly/power-bi-financial-ananlysis-trainingIn this dynamic episode of FP&A Unboxed Podcast, host Tejas Parikh chats with Alysha Randall, Founder & CEO of Fast Growth Consulting Limited, Author of the Book: Financial Leadership Fundamentals: How to become a CFO in a startup or scaleup, Founder & Finance Professional Trainer at Financial Leadership Foundations, Treasurer Trustee at Sustainable Merton, and Founding Member of the Female Founders Directory. Alysha takes us through her 20-year journey from scaling startups like LoveFilm...
2025-06-3045 min
FP&A UnboxedHow Finance Analysts Can Solve Excel Chaos Build Authority and Launch a Business with Paul BarnhurstGet out of Excel Hell and enhance your financial analytics skills with our FREE Introduction to PowerBI for Financial Analysis: https://bit.ly/power-bi-financial-ananlysis-trainingIn this engaging episode of the FP&A Unboxed Podcast, host Tejas Parikh sits down with Paul Barnhurst, the Founder of The FP&A Guy, Co-Founder of Plan Buddies, Podcast Host of Financial Modeler's Corner and FP&A Tomorrow and Co-Host of Future Finance. Paul shares his fascinating career journey from government procurement and corporate finance at American Express to launching his own FP&A consulting business and becoming a thought leader with...
2025-06-2355 min
FP&A UnboxedSports CFO Playbook to Transform Budgeting with Vienna and Lead Global Expansion with Dan CrumbGet out of Excel Hell and enhance your financial analytics skills with our FREE Introduction to PowerBI for Financial Analysis: https://bit.ly/power-bi-financial-ananlysis-trainingIn this episode of FP&A Unboxed Podcast, host Tejas Parikh chats with Dan Crumb, Chief Financial Office at Kansas City Chiefs from 15 years. Dan shares his unique journey into sports finance, highlighting the distinct challenges of forecasting and budgeting for a major sports franchise, including handling variable revenues like ticket sales, sponsorship, and game-day operations affected by weather and team performance. He discusses how implementing modern financial systems like Vienna transformed their...
2025-06-1643 min
FP&A UnboxedHow Finance Leaders in Small Firms Master Forecasting & Speed to Replace Accuracy - Duke HeningerGet out of Excel Hell and enhance your financial analytics skills with our FREE Introduction to PowerBI for Financial Analysis: https://bit.ly/power-bi-financial-ananlysis-trainingIn this insightful episode of the FP&A Unboxed Podcast, host Tejas Parikh speaks with Duke Heninger, CPA, Partner at Amplēo and creator of CFO systems. Duke brings years of experience in helping CFOs and organizations improve their financial strategy and decision-making processes. He shares his journey from accounting to strategic finance, highlighting how FP&A can drive organizational success through data-driven insights and business partnering.Duke discusses the importance o...
2025-06-0952 min
FP&A UnboxedThe FP&A Playbook for PE Exits to Align Forecasts, Systems, and Strategy with Deepak HoodaGet out of Excel Hell and enhance your financial analytics skills with our FREE Introduction to PowerBI for Financial Analysis: https://bit.ly/powerbi-financial-ananlysis-trainingIn this insightful episode of the FP&A Unboxed Podcast, host Tejas Parikh speaks with Deepak Hooda, a Commercial Finance Director with a history in Private Equity Specializing in Multiple PE Exits and M&A. Deepak brings over a decade of experience in the M&A and exit environment, offering unique perspectives on the financial, operational, and strategic elements crucial for a successful business exit. He shares his expertise on preparing businesses for...
2025-06-0243 min
FP&A UnboxedStrategic FP&A for CFOs to Transform Decision-Making and Predict Retention with Kevin FlamingGet out of Excel Hell and enhance your financial analytics skills with our FREE Introduction to PowerBI for Financial Analysis: https://bit.ly/power-bi-financial-ananlysis-trainingIn this episode of the FP&A Unboxed Podcast, host Tejas Parikh speaks with Kevin Flaming, Chief Financial Officer at Elder HQ, a role he has held for nearly six years. Kevin shares his unique journey from auditor and accountant to CFO, highlighting his passion for using finance as a strategic partner to drive business success. They discuss how FP&A plays a pivotal role in guiding business decisions, the importance of aligning...
2025-05-2653 min
FP&A UnboxedThe FP&A Blueprint for Leaders to Build From Scratch in PE Spin-Offs with Gowthaman BalendraGet out of Excel Hell and enhance your financial analytics skills with our FREE Introduction to PowerBI for Financial Analysis: https://bit.ly/power-bi-financial-ananlysis-trainingIn this episode of the FP&A Unboxed Podcast, host Tejas Parikh speaks with Gowthaman Balendra, the Head of FP&A at Verian Group. With over 7 years of experience in senior finance roles, Gowthaman shares his journey from a senior finance manager to heading the FP&A function at a fast-paced, private equity-backed company.Gowthaman shares the key challenges he faced in the first 90 days of his new...
2025-05-1955 min
FP&A UnboxedSoft Skills for FP&A Experts to Master Business Influence & Love Mondays with Ron MonteiroGet out of Excel Hell and enhance your financial analytics skills with our FREE Introduction to PowerBI for Financial Analysis: https://bit.ly/power-bi-financial-ananlysis-trainingIn this episode of the FP&A Unboxed Podcast, host Tejas Parikh from Akshar Business Consulting Ltd speaks with Ron Monteiro, CPA, CMA Speaker, Facilitator, and Coach at Clear Concept Inc., and Founder of KiCT and has over 15 years of experience in senior finance roles. He’s worked at Kraft Foods, Campbell Soup, and Kruger Products, moving from analyst to Director of FP&A and VP of Finance. Ron is also a coach, co...
2025-05-1232 min
FP&A UnboxedFP&A Evolution for Finance Pros to Replace Excel & Reporting with Predictive Tech and EQ - Andy CoxGet out of Excel Hell and enhance your financial analytics skills with our FREE Introduction to PowerBI for Financial Analysis: https://bit.ly/power-bi-financial-ananlysis-training__________________________________________________In this episode of the FP&A Unboxed Podcast, host Tejas Parikh from Akshar Business Consulting Ltd speaks with Andy Cox, the founder of Optimum Value Limited. They discuss the evolution of finance business partnering, particularly in the context of rapidly changing business environments driven by technology and data. Andy shares his extensive experience in the technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) sectors, emphasizing the shift in finance roles from traditional reporting...
2025-05-0548 min
FP&A UnboxedThe Back Office is Broken: Daniel Paik on the $10M Fix Hiding in Plain SightGet out of Excel Hell and enhance your financial analytics skills with our FREE Introduction to PowerBI for Financial Analysis: https://bit.ly/power-bi-financial-ananlysis-trainingIn this episode of the FP&A Unboxed Podcast, host Tejas Parikh speaks with Daniel Paik, a former CFO and the founder of CuroWork. They discuss how back-office teams, including finance, can transform from cost centers into value creators, and how leveraging data and strategic initiatives can help drive business growth. Daniel shares insights from his career, highlighting the importance of understanding time management, automation, and the need for back-office teams to be...
2025-04-2858 min
FP&A UnboxedThe Four Pillars Every CFO Needs (and why FP&A is THE Growth Engine) with Steve RosvoldGet out of Excel Hell and enhance your financial analytics skills with our FREE Introduction to PowerBI for Financial Analysis: https://bit.ly/power-bi-financial-ananlysis-training_____________________________________________________In this episode of FP&A Unboxed Podcast, host Tejas Parikh talks with Steve Rosvold about how finance roles are changing and what skills finance professionals need to succeed today. They go over how FP&A is becoming more important in business decisions, what makes a great CFO, and how finance professionals can move beyond reporting numbers to influencing strategy.Steve Rosvold, the founder of CFO. University, shares lessons...
2025-04-2152 min
FP&A UnboxedNew Episode Coming SoonHosted by Tejas Parikh, FP&A Unboxed is your go-to podcast for mastering Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) with Excel. Each episode unpacks real-world challenges, best practices, and expert insights into financial strategy, budgeting, and forecasting. Tejas and his expert guests—CFOs, FP&A leaders, and finance professionals—share actionable advice to help you streamline reporting, optimize financial processes, and leverage Excel like a pro. Whether you're looking to enhance your finance team's efficiency, improve decision-making, or embrace technology in FP&A, this podcast delivers unfiltered discussions and practical takeaways to power your financial success.
2025-03-1400 min
Finance Techies - Finance and Technology PodcastFP&A talk with Tejas - the most energetic man in FP&AIn this episode, Simon talks to Tejas Parikh, the finance planning and analysis transformation specialist. He's got a finance background, he's commercially minded and in love with technology.
Tejas is the founder and lead consultant at his very own consulting business, Akshar Business Consulting. Tejas has worked with a diverse range of companies, including GE Healthcare, Vodafone, Unilever and more. In this episode, he shares some fabulous stories about his life and experience in finance. Posting depreciation journals where the asset balances went up. 🤯 That's a geeky accounting joke because depreciation takes asset balances dow...
2023-11-2444 min
The Adam Shilton PodcastTejas Parikh - Become a Finance ‘Doctor’ to Identify Your Pain and Stop Killing Time | Ep.026Episode - 026: Where we learn from Tejas Parikh, a seasoned finance consultant and transformation specialist, about the art of finance transformation and the power of effective planning. Tejas, with his unique approach akin to a doctor, identifies the pain points in finance operations with a view to stop teams from killing time on non-value adding tasks. Drawing from his experiences at companies like GE Healthcare, Vodafone, Vanquis, Currys, Unilever, and Yo Sushi, he shares insights on the importance of preparation in forecasting cycles, the role of tools like Power BI in his work, and the need to minimize disruption...
2023-06-211h 11