Faster reporting and efficient systems were once differentiators — now they are baseline expectations. Finance teams increasingly want platforms that embed AI across core workflows to support deeper analysis, more accurate forecasting, and faster decision-making at scale.

In this white paper, Anaplan explores commissioned research from Forrester Consulting on why organizations are reevaluating their finance platforms and where AI can deliver the most value.

In this white paper, you’ll learn:

• Why 66% of organizations are very likely to invest in a new or upgraded finance platform in the next 12 to 18 months
• Where finance leaders see the biggest opportunity for AI, including explainable AI, predictive forecasting, and agentic AI capabilities
• What modern finance teams need to improve control, handle growing complexity, and reduce reliance on IT