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# The State of Financial Modelling & Planning 2026
- URL: https://www.financealliance.io/the-state-of-financial-modelling-planning-2026-report/
- Published: 2026-09-07T13:25:21.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-07T13:25:21.000Z
- Author: Finance Alliance
- Tags: Reports, Articles

## **How 170 finance leaders are rethinking their approach**

Financial modelling is being pushed to its limits.

Kaleidoscope asked the industry and found out why this is happening... and how AI is changing the picture.

See how **170 finance leaders** are rethinking financial modelling with AI in **The State of Financial Modelling & Planning 2026** (and find the approach that fits your business).

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## **A quick preview**

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## **What you'll learn**

**Where the real time drain is hiding**  
Finance teams told Kaleidoscope where modelling time actually goes, and it's not where you'd guess.

**The hidden cost of spreadsheets**  
Spreadsheets are still king, but they're quietly costing finance teams. Find out where the friction is.

**What reliable AI modelling actually requires**  
The infrastructure traits AI needs to model your business reliably, not just get the job done faster.

**Who wants change most**  
Can you guess who desires a step-change in modelling the most?

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## **What's inside?**

- **Compare AI modelling approaches side by side.** See which one actually fits your business before you commit to one.
- **Score your own modelling infrastructure.** Find out whether it can handle growth, or breaks under change.
- **Get a concrete framework for choosing the right AI approach.** Apply it directly to your own business.
- **Benchmark your time against 170 finance professionals.** Assess how much modelling processes are really costing you, and see how you compare.
- **Know what to check before trusting AI with financial data.** Close the gaps most teams miss before they become a problem.

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