The Budgeting Process Fix for FP&A Leaders to End Chaos and Improve Team Impact with Adam Rakich

Episode notes

In this episode of FP&A Tomorrow, host Paul Barnhurst welcomes Adam Rakich, founder and Consulting Director at Northexis, to discuss why the budgeting process is universally loathed and how to fix it. Drawing from decades of experience implementing planning and consolidation systems, Adam shares strategies to transform budgeting from a burdensome task into a strategic advantage. With humor, insight, and plenty of real-world experience, Adam breaks down common pitfalls and offers practical, actionable advice for finance professionals at every level. Adam Rakich has spent over a decade streamlining finance processes across industries, working with top software platforms like Adaptive Insights, Workday, and OneStream. As the author of The Business User’s Guide to Data Integration, he is known for making complex finance concepts accessible, especially to non-technical professionals. At Northexis, Adam helps organizations build better, more collaborative FP&A functions without the pain. Expect to Learn: Why most budgeting processes are broken and how to shift the mindset to fix them. The importance of soft skills in elevating finance's strategic impact.