Episode
Scaling FP&A with Growth to Build Trusted Processes and Strategic Influence with Noam Sever
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- FP&A Unlocked
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- Jan 8, 2026
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- 2742
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Summary
In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, host Paul Barnhurst welcomes Noam Sever, Head of Global FP&A at Cellebrite, for a deep and thoughtful conversation on building impactful finance teams, scaling FP&A processes, and the human side of finance leadership. Noam shares his experience driving financial planning in high-growth environments and highlights the value of simplicity, consistency, and communication in finance transformation. This episode is a masterclass in aligning FP&A with business needs and building trust through data, systems, and people. Noam Sever is a seasoned finance executive with over 15 years of leadership across global tech and manufacturing firms. At Cellebrite, he leads a multinational FP&A team overseeing full P&L ownership, strategic planning, and operational excellence. His expertise includes business modeling, systems implementation, and data-driven decision-making. Known for his structured approach and people-first mindset, Noam is passionate about building agile finance organizations that deliver real business impact. Expect to Learn: Why “tiny gains” and small process improvements compound to drive big FP&A impact How to scale FP&A processes from startup chaos to structured efficiency The importance of aligning finance with go-to-market and sales operations Why trust, communication, and curiosity are the top soft skills in FP&A The framework Noam uses to evaluate when and how to scale teams, tools, and processes Here are a few quotes from the episode: As a company scales, FP&A must shift from being reactive to becoming a proactive business partner.” – Noam Sever Start simple, make it repeatable, and always leave room to improve. That’s the foundation of great FP&A.” – Noam Sever Noam Sever offers a bl…