In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, host Paul Barnhurst welcomes Noam Sever, Head of Global FP&A at Cellebrite, for a deep and thoughtful conversation on building impactful finance teams, scaling FP&A processes, and the human side of finance leadership. Noam shares his experience driving financial planning in high-growth environments and highlights the value of simplicity, consistency, and communication in finance transformation. This episode is a masterclass in aligning FP&A with business needs and building trust through data, systems, and people.

Noam Sever is a seasoned finance executive with over 15 years of leadership across global tech and manufacturing firms. At Cellebrite, he leads a multinational FP&A team overseeing full P&L ownership, strategic planning, and operational excellence. His expertise includes business modeling, systems implementation, and data-driven decision-making. Known for his structured approach and people-first mindset, Noam is passionate about building agile finance organizations that deliver real business impact.

Expect to Learn:

1. Why “tiny gains” and small process improvements compound to drive big FP&A impact
2. How to scale FP&A processes from startup chaos to structured efficiency
3. The importance of aligning finance with go-to-market and sales operations
4. Why trust, communication, and curiosity are the top soft skills in FP&A
5. The framework Noam uses to evaluate when and how to scale teams, tools, and processes

Here are a few quotes from the episode:

1. As a company scales, FP&A must shift from being reactive to becoming a proactive business partner.” – Noam Sever
2. Start simple, make it repeatable, and always leave room to improve. That’s the foundation of great FP&A.” – Noam Sever

Noam Sever offers a blueprint for building impactful FP&A teams through simplicity, structure, and strategic business partnership. His insights emphasize that real value comes from understanding the business, earning trust, and continuously improving processes to drive meaningful results.

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Follow Noam:

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/noamsever/

Company – https://www.linkedin.com/company/cellebrite/

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In Today’s Episode:

[04:11] – Defining Great FP&A

[07:12] – The Power of Tiny Gains

[10:54] – Favourite Company Stage

[13:18] – FP&A at Scale

[15:59] – Evolving Budget & Forecast

[21:41] – Advice for First-Time Forecast Leads

[25:24] – Scaling Teams & Tools

[33:20] – Traits for Early-Stage FP&A

[36:40] – Rapid-Fire & Final Thoughts