How FP&A Teams can Influence CEOs and CFOs and drive the business forward with Glenn Snyder

In this episode of FP&A Tomorrow, host Paul Barnhurst (aka the FP&A Guy) welcomes Glenn Snyder, a seasoned FP&A leader with over 20 years of experience. Glenn shares insights on financial planning and analysis, leadership strategies, and building effective business partnerships. He discusses the keys to driving business impact, managing teams, and navigating career growth in FP&A.

Glenn Snyder is a Senior Director at Riverrun Consulting, specializing in interim financial leadership. With a career spanning financial services, fintech, SaaS, private equity, and more, he has held leadership roles at Franklin Templeton, Visa, Charles Schwab, and Digital Realty. Glenn is also an author, educator, and board member, passionate about mentoring finance professionals and improving FP&A effectiveness.

Expect to Learn:

• The key elements of great FP&A and how it drives executive decisions
• How to balance company goals with employee career development
• Strategies for building strong business partnerships in FP&A
• The role of automation and efficiency in FP&A reporting and analysis
• How to successfully transition into a new leadership role
• Overcoming resistance from business leaders and earning trust in finance
• The importance of storytelling and data visualization in financial reporting

Here are a few relevant quotes from the episode:

• “The best leaders give credit to their teams and create opportunities for them to shine.” - Glenn Snyder
• Your career growth is your responsibility. Stay curious, stay connected, and keep learning.” - Glenn Snyder
• “You don’t have to be the smartest person in the room, but you must be the most adaptable.” - Glenn Snyder

In this episode, Glenn Snyder shared his expertise on what makes FP&A impactful, how to lead finance teams, and the importance of strong business partnerships. He emphasized that great FP&A professionals don’t just report numbers, they drive decisions, build trust, and continuously improve processes. Being proactive, investing in relationships, and focusing on delivering insights, not just reports, are key. Success in FP&A comes from adapting, influencing, and always adding value.

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In Today’s Episode

[01:39] - Introduction to the Episode

[04:12] - What Great FP&A Looks Like

[09:17] - Transitioning to Leadership

[14:49] - Balancing Change in a New Role

[18:20] - Early Leadership Challenges

[23:36] - Flexibility in FP&A

[27:03] - Playing Sponge

[34:16] - Managing Career Growth

[46:51] - The #1 Technical Skill for FP&A

[59:32] - Great Advice for FP&A