What’s driving finance leaders’ strategic planning in 2025—and its future trajectory?

In this data-packed episode, we welcome back Craig Schiff, CEO of BPM Partners to unpack the findings from Vena’s 2025 State of Strategic Finance Report. From AI adoption to strategic business partnering, Craig dives into key insights on how finance leaders are navigating change, deploying technology, and building more connected and capable teams. Drawing from the report’s insights, Craig reveals the critical direction finance teams must take to remain competitive and efficient.

Together with host Melissa Howatson, Craig explores major themes from this year's survey, including a surprising optimism among finance leaders, a rise in cross-functional collaboration, and the evolving role of AI within finance operations. If you're a finance leader seeking clarity on where the industry is headed, this is your roadmap.

Discussed in This Episode:

Why finance leaders are feeling optimistic in 2025
The expanding strategic role of finance in business
How teams are managing talent shortages while still growing
What's driving widespread adoption of planning technology
The real state of AI in finance and what's working
Common traits of mature finance organizations

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The State of Strategic Finance 2025: AI Adoption, Collaboration and Technology Gaps