2025 proved to be a huge year for OneStream. On the heels of last year’s complete rebrand, we launched our SensibleAI™ portfolio and the Finance AI Academy. And we did all this while maintaining 98% customer retention and making finance unified, extensible, and AI-powered for our large number of customers.

To recap everything, we’re highlighting the 10 most popular blogs and eBooks we published in 2025.

Blogs

1. 5 Key AI Use Cases for FP&A

AI is transforming financial planning and analysis (FP&A), but where does AI deliver the most value? This blog post highlights practical AI applications for FP&A, including predictive forecasting, anomaly detection, and driver-based planning. In the post, we explain how these capabilities help finance teams improve accuracy, speed, and strategic insight — without giving up governance and control.

2. AI Isn’t Cheating. It’s How Modern Work Gets Done.

AI is often misunderstood as a shortcut, but in finance, AI enhances accuracy and efficiency. In this blog post, we explain how AI can automate routine tasks, improve forecasting, and uncover insights that humans might miss. The post emphasizes that responsible AI isn’t replacing expertise, but amplifying it.

3. ChatGPT-5 Is Smart, But Finance Needs SensibleAI™

Generative AI makes daily headlines, but accuracy and control matter more in finance than flashy outputs. In this blog post, we dig into why OneStream’s SensibleAI approach prioritizes transparency, governance, and actionable insights over hype. The post explains how finance teams can leverage AI responsibly to improve forecasting and decision-making without sacrificing trust or compliance. For those curious about balancing innovation with practicality, this post is a thoughtful read.

4. How to Extend SAP with OneStream

For anyone whose organization relies on SAP but needs more flexibility for financial close and reporting, this blog post is a must-read. It explores how OneStream’s seamless integration with SAP enhances performance management, streamlines processes, and delivers deeper insights — without disrupting existing enterprise resource planning (ERP) investment. By breaking down practical benefits and real-world use cases, the post shows why extending SAP with OneStream can be a pivotal option for finance teams.

5. 8 Essential FP&A KPIs for 2025

Key performance indicators (KPIs) are the backbone of effective financial planning and analysis, but choosing the right ones can be challenging. In this blog post, we break down essential FP&A KPIs that help organizations measure performance, improve forecasting, and align financial goals with business strategy. The post also offers practical tips for leveraging these metrics within OneStream’s unified platform to deliver actionable insights.

eBooks

6. Reporting & Analytics

Finance teams need insights that drive decisions. Accordingly, this eBook explores how OneStream empowers organizations to unify reporting and analytics, delivering real-time visibility across financial and operational data. The eBook covers best practices for creating dynamic dashboards, leveraging predictive analytics, and ensuring data accuracy. For leaders looking to transform raw data into a strategic advantage, this eBook delivers actionable advice.

7. The 2025 Finance Leader's Guide to Finance AI

AI is reshaping finance, but how ready are organizations to adopt AI? This eBook answers that question by diving into current trends, challenges, and opportunities for AI in enterprise finance. In the eBook, we highlight practical use cases — from predictive forecasting to anomaly detection — and explain why governance and trust are critical for success. The piece is a great read for finance leaders looking to understand where AI is headed and how to leverage it responsibly.

8. The 2025 Finance Leader's Guide to Financial Close & Consolidation

Closing the books quickly and accurately is critical for every finance team... but doing so is often easier said than done. In this eBook, we break down the best practices for streamlining the financial close and consolidation process, reducing risk, and improving transparency. The eBook also highlights how OneStream’s unified platform simplifies complex workflows, accelerates reporting, and ensures compliance.

9. Account Reconciliations

Manual reconciliations can slow down the close process and introduce risk. In this eBook, we explore the best practices for automating account reconciliations to improve accuracy, reduce errors, and strengthen compliance. The eBook also highlights how OneStream’s unified platform integrates reconciliations with financial close and reporting, giving finance teams real-time visibility and control.

10. The State of AI and FP&A

This eBook explores how AI is being applied across FP&A, from predictive forecasting and anomaly detection to scenario modeling and driver-based planning. In addition, the eBook addresses key challenges like governance, data quality, and building trust in AI-driven processes. This piece is a must-read for finance leaders looking to understand the current landscape and prepare for what’s next in intelligent planning.

Conclusion

We remain committed to Take Finance Further while helping finance teams tackle the challenges of a rapidly changing business landscape. While these blogs and eBooks reflect the insights and expertise we’ve shared throughout 2025, we look forward to continuing the conversation in the year ahead.

Stay tuned for more updates, solutions, and thought leadership from the OneStream team.

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