Say Goodbye to Reforecasting Fatigue

In the current volatile economic environment, finance teams are under relentless pressure. Market fluctuations, inflationary headwinds, and seemingly endless global disruptions have made traditional forecasting methods feel outdated and exhausting. The result? A growing sense of reforecasting fatigue— where finance professionals are stuck in a cycle of constant updates, manual adjustments, and reactive planning.

At OneStream, we believe there’s a better way. Artificial intelligence (AI) offers a powerful solution to help organizations move beyond the burdens of traditional forecasting and embrace a smarter, faster, and more accurate future. In other words, get ready to bid farewell forever to reforecasting fatigue.

The Burden of Reforecasting

Reforecasting fatigue sets in when finance teams get caught in a loop of constant revisions. With each update, finance must tackle a fresh round of data gathering, assumption alignment, and stakeholder coordination. What should be a strategic exercise thus becomes a repetitive, manual process that consumes time and energy. Instead of focusing on insights and decision support, financial planning and analysis (FP&A) teams are stuck managing mechanics.

The process often fragments across systems and spreadsheets, requiring significant effort just to consolidate inputs. Even with small changes in business drivers, a cascade of updates across models, templates, and reports can be triggered. This web of disconnected tools and manual dependencies not only slows down the forecasting cycle but also increases the risk of errors and inconsistencies. As FP&A teams more frequently update their forecasts, the process becomes more fragile and time-intensive.

For many FP&A professionals, this cycle erodes the value of their work. Time that could be spent on scenario planning, performance analysis, or strategic advising is instead spent chasing down numbers and formatting outputs. In turn, the constant pressure to deliver updated forecasts under tight timelines can lead to burnout, especially when the tools in place aren’t built for agility.

Ultimately, the burden of reforecasting isn’t just operational — it’s cultural. Chronic reforecasting reinforces a reactive mindset and limits the finance team’s ability to lead with confidence. Without the right technology to streamline and support the process, reforecasting becomes a drain on both productivity and morale. Breaking this cycle requires a shift in how forecasting is approached, starting with smarter, more automated solutions.

Look Forward to How AI Can Transform Forecasting

SensibleAI™ Forecastis OneStream’s answer to the challenge of reforecasting. Designed specifically for finance and operations, this solution uses advanced machine learning (ML) to automate and optimize forecasting. No data science expertise required.

Here’s how the solution works:

• AI-Driven Accuracy: SensibleAI Forecast uses a proprietary Model Arena to select the best-fit model for each forecasted line item. Compared to traditional methods, SensibleAI Forecast delivers over 25% improvement in forecast accuracy compared to traditional methods.
• Feature & Events Library: With a click of a button, finance and operations can bring in external data (e.g., macro data, supply chain indicators, COVID-19 events, weather events, etc.).
• Automated & Scalable: With built-in AutoML, teams can reduce forecasting cycle times by more than 85%, enabling more frequent updates and scenario modeling.
• No-Code Simplicity: Finance professionals can generate AI-backed forecasts using validated financial and operational data—no coding or technical background required.
• Transparency & Trust: Unlike black-box models, SensibleAI Forecast provides full visibility into forecast drivers, assumptions, and data sources, empowering teams to make confident, data-driven decisions.
• Health Score & Automatic Model Rebuild: Dynamic market conditions constantly update the data feeding into models. To monitor model performance, SensibleAIForecast’s Health Score automatically retrains and rebuilds models to adapt to evolving business patterns and data trends. This capability ensures year-round forecast accuracy.

Static, quarterly forecasts are no longer sufficient. In a world that demands agility, SensibleAI Forecast helps FP&A teams stay ahead of change rather than simply reacting to it. OneStream automates the heavy lifting and delivers real-time insights — enabling finance leaders to focus on performance, risk management, and strategic growth.

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Reforecasting fatigue does not have to be the norm. With SensibleAI Forecast, OneStream is redefining enterprise forecasting to make it faster, smarter, and more resilient.

To learn more, explore our eBook, The Future of Finance With SensibleAI Forecast, and discover how your team can leave reforecasting fatigue behind.