The FP&A Guy Network · 2026-09-01 · 53 min
In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, Paul Barnhurst speaks with Marli van Staden-Basson about best-practice financial modeling, AI, model design, and the skills needed to build reliable models. Marli explains why transparency, usability, and risk management matter, and how AI makes strong modeling practices even more important. Marli van Staden-Basson is the founder and financial modeling specialist at Near Future Limited, with over 20 years of experience in corporate and infrastructure finance. She specializes in renewable energy and digital infrastructure modeling, including complex model development and independent model audits. Expect to Learn: What best-practice financial modeling really means. Why model design and transparency are so important. How AI is changing financial modeling. Common modeling mistakes and practices to avoid. How to design models around the people who use them. Why human review remains essential when using AI.
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