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).

A quick preview

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?

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.