Episodes
Published 03/24/23
In the season 5 finale of the Financial Modelling Podcast, we explore the potential of generative AI in financial modelling. Our guests, Lance Rubin, Hedieh Kianyfard, Danielle Stein Fairhurst and Adrian Miric, discuss the current use of generative AI in finance, its benefits and limitations, and potential use cases for financial modelling. As we wrap up the season, we thank our sponsor, Model Citizn, for their support and encourage listeners to share their thoughts and experiences with...
Published 03/24/23
In today's rapidly evolving financial landscape, traditional data sources such as company reports, financial statements, and economic indicators are no longer enough to gain a competitive edge in the market. Alternative data, which refers to non-traditional data sources such as satellite imagery, social media activity, web traffic, and credit card transactions, has become an essential tool for investors and financial analysts to make better investment decisions. In this podcast, we'll...
Published 02/24/23
How can real-time data be utilised to update financial models in a complicated enterprise environment? How can we prevent organisations from making decisions based on obsolete projections? Dhanusha Muthukumarana, CEO of POTENZA and a member of the Forbes Technology Council, joins the Financial Modelling Podcast to discuss how data engineering enables accurate and comprehensive financial models. Season 5 of the Financial Modelling Podcast is sponsored by Model Citizn, a consulting, advisory,...
Published 01/10/23
Brian Egger, Global Head of Financial Modeling at Bloomberg Intelligence at Bloomberg LP, joins the Financial Modelling Podcast to discuss the Bloomberg Interactive Calculator. As a leader at Bloomberg LP, Brian is at the forefront of innovation in financial data curation and visualisation. We speak about how Bloomberg has excelled at data visualisation for financial decision-making.
Published 01/05/23
Learn how to partner with businesses effectively as a financial modeller (or anyone else!). In this episode, live from the Financial Modelling Summit, Andi Lonnen explains the 9 Cs for effective partnering, including: Connect and Collaborate Communicate Effectively Clear Strategic Thinking Commercial Acumen Change Agent and Challenging the Status Quo Curiosity & Creativity Andi Lonnen is the Founder & CEO of the Finance Training Academy & Finance Business Partner Academy.  
Published 12/27/22
Live from the Financial Modelling Summit, Danielle Stein Fairhurst chats to the Financial Modelling Podcast.  Danielle is an accomplished author, trainer, consultant, and the 2022  Financial Modelling Lifetime Achievement Award winner.  This award recognises somebody who has consistently served to move the profession forward whilst raising the profile of financial modelling.  In this podcast, we discuss lessons for entrepreneurs and how to succeed in the creator economy.
Published 11/21/22
Bill Jelen joined us for a chat during the 2022 Financial Modelling Summit. Hear his thoughts on the future of automation, Microsoft Excel and which talk impressed him most. The Financial Modelling Summit is the world's largest gathering of financial modellers. From experts, deal makers and executives to those just starting their financial modelling journey.
Published 11/14/22
Andrew is the Founder and CEO of the Financial Modeling World Cup, Excel Esports battles, the Microsoft Excel World Championship, and the Microsoft Excel Collegiate Challenge. With eight stages during the year, competitors in the Financial Modeling World Cup model their way to a $25,000 prize. In this podcast, Andrew talks about how Excel became an ESPN broadcast e-sport and provides some tips on how to win the Financial Modeling World Cup
Published 10/03/22
Gopal Krishnamurthy from Lumel and Inforiver joins us to discuss the development of Low and No-Code tools for Financial Modellers.  From reporting and visualisation to simulations and analysis, Gopal discusses adopting these tools and how financial modellers can elevate their skills and efficiency. Season 5 is sponsored by Model Citizn. Model Citizn helps clients make better decisions that are relevant, informed and purposeful using tools beyond just Excel.
Published 09/29/22
In this special re-release of Episode 2 of the Financial Modelling Podcast, Dario Musso, Co-Head: Infrastructure Sector Solutions at Rand Merchant Bank, talks about Project Finance Models. The discount code for Project Finance Overview - From Inception to Financial Close is FMP9999.  You can also click here.
Published 09/19/22
This year the Financial Modelling Summit is taking the journey from Numbers to Insights. Bill Jelen joins the Financial Modelling Podcast, summit host, to share what he is most looking forward to at this year's event. The Financial Modelling Summit is the world's largest gathering of financial modellers. Buy your tickets here: https://www.financialmodellingsummit.com/.  
Published 08/24/22
In this special episode, Matthew Bernath from the Financial Modelling Podcast and Paul Barnhurst from The FP&A Guy sit down to chat about where these two worlds collide.
Published 08/09/22
Is Microsoft Excel Dead? Lance Rubin from Financial Modelling Podcast sponsor Model Citizn, and Christopher Argent from Generation CFO resume their debate of whether this 35-year-old tool is the pocket knife for all tasks or past its prime.
Published 06/23/22
Mark Vigors is no stranger to data analytics and financial modelling. In fact, he argues that these two skills are intertwined.  In this episode, we discuss how data scientists can get budget allocation for their projects, why dashboards need to enable decision making and even what energy source could potentially solve our energy needs.
Published 05/18/22
Can Microsoft Excel and Python play together nicely?  Could Python be the next frontier of financial modelling?  In this episode, Felix Zumstein, Creator of xlwings, author of "Python for Excel", and CEO at xltrail joins the Financial Modelling Podcast to discuss Python integrations and how Excel users can perform advanced modelling in Python with ease.
Published 05/02/22
Eloquens' tagline is "Don't Reinvent the Wheel!".  When it comes to financial modelling, many modellers start their models from scratch instead of using best-practice templates.  Eloquens seeks to solve this by providing a financial model marketplace whereby model templates can be bought and sold - whether you're financing a project finance deal or a startup!  In this episode, Tim Demoures, Managing Director at Eloquens, talks us through why you should never reinvent the wheel again.  Learn...
Published 04/25/22
Blockchain, Tokenomics and DeFi are often associated with the potential future of finance.  In this episode we explore what this means for financial modelling with Roderick McKinley, Blockchain and Tokenomics expert who has spent the last two years advising blockchain enterprises on quantitative modelling, design, and strategic advisory.   Learn more about our sponsors at https://www.modelcitizn.com/ and https://fmwiki.glideapp.io/.
Published 04/09/22
In the first episode of the Financial Modelling Podcast, Lance Rubin from Model Citizn spoke about the future of financial modelling.  Now in Season 5, Lance joins us as season sponsor to discuss why now is the time to revisit this discussion as financial modelling transcends both industries and technologies. Learn more about our sponsors at https://www.modelcitizn.com/ and https://fmwiki.glideapp.io/.
Published 04/02/22
In the Season 4 final, Bill 'MrExcel' Jelen, Lance Rubin and Alan Samuels join me to discuss the greatest changes to Microsoft Excel over the past year, and what the future holds in store.
Published 10/03/21
What is an Operational Model and how is it different to a Financial Close Model?  In this episode, Alan Samuels from Amberside Advisors Ltd gives us insight as to why an Operational Model is a crucial decision-making tool.
Published 09/20/21
John Michaloudis left his corporate job and started MyExcelOnline where he could teach the world on a much grander scale how to use Excel effectively. In this podcast, he discusses the journey to building a successful online training business.
Published 07/22/21
Roderick McKinley is a Tokenomics Advisory and Financial Modeling expert who has used his deep technical skills to become a freelancer and travel the world as a digital nomad.  Roderick joins us to discuss the skills one needs to become a freelancer.
Published 07/17/21
In this episode, Julie Scotto (Of Counsel at Covington & Burling LLP London) explains the key components a financial modeller needs to be aware of.  Does your financial model accurately reflect the financial agreements? Julie's practice focuses on project finance and acquisitions in the energy, water, transportation and infrastructure sectors.  She advises developers and lenders in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Published 06/25/21
Learn more about what is in store for delegates at the Financial Modelling Summit 2021, and stand a chance to win a ticket! I'm joined in this podcast by Giles Male from Summit Host Full Stack Modeller.
Published 06/11/21