The Future of Finance: AI Skills, Agility, and the EPM Solution That’s Leading the Shift

As 2025 unfolds, the finance landscape is changing fast. From AI-powered forecasting to ESG compliance and real-time decision-making, finance teams are expected to do more with greater accuracy and speed. But legacy tools and disconnected spreadsheets can’t keep up.

That’s why organizations are turning to OneStream a unified EPM solution that enables finance teams to lead with clarity, agility, and control.

Key Trends Shaping Modern Finance

1. AI Readiness Gap in Finance Teams

According to a recent OneStream survey featured on Raconteur, only 54% of senior finance professionals feel confident using AI tools, compared to 89% of Gen Z finance graduates. This generational gap poses a real risk to transformation unless companies take steps to upskill across all levels.

2. SensibleAI: The Next Leap in Intelligent Forecasting

At the OneStream Splash 2025 conference, the company unveiled SensibleAI a powerful suite that includes AI agents, a no-code AI studio, and predictive models that have already shown measurable improvements in forecast accuracy and cycle time.

3. CFOs Demand More Than Automation, They Want Strategy

Finance leaders are no longer satisfied with just automating manual work. They are seeking platforms that support scenario planning, provide ESG-ready reporting, and unify data across their ERP ecosystem. OneStream is answering that call with a platform that aligns day-to-day processes with long-term strategy.

What Makes OneStream Different?

Unified Platform: Combines planning, consolidation, reporting, and analytics in one system eliminating silos.

AI-Driven Forecasting: Machine learning models help improve forecast accuracy and identify risks early.

Fast Close Cycles: Customers report reducing close time by up to 60%.

Built-In Governance: End-to-end audit trails and workflow management ensure transparency and compliance.

Finance-Owned Flexibility: Intuitive interfaces and minimal IT dependency empower teams to build, analyze, and report independently.

Cloud-Ready and Scalable: Built to grow with your business without system overhauls.

Why It Matters Now

The shift toward agile finance, generative AI, and ESG accountability is not a trend it’s the new standard. OneStream helps finance teams stay ahead of that curve by enabling faster decision-making, better alignment with operational goals, and reduced risk.

If your team is spending more time fixing data than analyzing it, it’s time to rethink your EPM approach.

Ready to move beyond spreadsheets and outdated systems?

Let’s explore how OneStream can help simplify, streamline, and elevate your finance operations.