{"podcast":{"title":"FP&A Unlocked","slug":"fp-a-unlocked-6854784","podcast_index_feed_id":6854784,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/fpa-unlocked/","website_url":"https://fpa-unlocked.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/7b295ae1-78a0-444c-9348-ddb70671ccc0/IMG-1687.jpg","author":"Paul Barnhurst","episode_count":115,"summary":"FP&A Unlocked is where Paul Barnhurst, aka The FP&A Guy, discusses how FP&A can unlock your seat at the boardroom, and what it takes.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fp-a-unlocked-6854784"},"episode":{"title":"The 80/20 Strategy for FP&A Leaders to Replace Long Budgeting with Business Impact - Andrew Hull","slug":"the-80-20-strategy-for-fp-a-leaders-to-replace-long-budgeting-with-business-impact-andrew-hull","published_at":"2026-01-01T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fp-a-unlocked-6854784/the-80-20-strategy-for-fp-a-leaders-to-replace-long-budgeting-with-business-impact-andrew-hull","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fp-a-unlocked-6854784","url":"https://fpa-unlocked.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://p.podderapp.com/4728109098/op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/396620a3-2520-4111-bd0d-f2451e65c943.mp3","summary":"In this episode of FP&A Unlocked , host Paul Barnhurst talks with Andrew Hull, a seasoned finance leader in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. They explore the role of FP&A professionals in driving business results, navigating inflation, and transitioning from traditional budgeting to impactful analytics. Andrew Hull is a financial executive with over two decades of experience in CPG. Currently the Vice President of Finance at UNFI Canada, Andrew has a proven track record of partnering with business leaders to deliver results through strategic insights and principled financial analysis. With a competitive spirit and passion for team leadership, Andrew shares his unique approach to FP&A, analytics, and the importance of actionable storytelling. Expect to Learn: The three pillars of great FP&A are technical skills, storytelling, and actionable decisions. Why Andrew advocates for changing FP&A to “FA&P” and focusing more on analytics. Lessons learned from leading finance during the pandemic. Key metrics for success in the distribution industry include variable margin and truck utilization. Practical advice for accelerating budget processes and focusing on analytics that drive results. Here are a few relevant quotes from the episode: \"The most value FP&A can add is when we take complex data and distill it into actionable insights.\" - Andrew Hull \"Variable margin is the backbone of understanding financial performance in a distribution business.\"- Andrew Hull \"A one-page visual with clear recommendations is the best way to communicate with executives.\"- Andrew Hull Andrew Hull shared a wealth of knowledge for FP&A professionals, including rethinking the role of analytics to the importance of actionable storytelling. His practical advi…","meta_description":"In this episode of FP&A Unlocked , host Paul Barnhurst talks with Andrew Hull, a seasoned finance leader in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3592,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fp-a-unlocked-6854784/episodes/the-80-20-strategy-for-fp-a-leaders-to-replace-long-budgeting-with-business-impact-andrew-hull/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fp-a-unlocked-6854784/the-80-20-strategy-for-fp-a-leaders-to-replace-long-budgeting-with-business-impact-andrew-hull.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}