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The FP&A Maturity Ceiling


How Disconnected Data and Planning Slow Business Action

FP&A teams are at an inflection point. Fragmented data and limited operational alignment are preventing finance teams from helping their organizations act decisively.

Join Benchmarkit’s Ray Rike and Vena’s Melissa Howatson as they unpack key findings from Vena's 2026 FP&A Impact Report. Learn what leading FP&A teams are doing differently to reduce decision latency, strengthen strategic influence and move from insight to on-time action.

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Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET / 4:00 - 5:00 PM BST | Free Webinar

What You’ll Learn in This Live Discussion

  • Finance team collaborating with HR, Sales, and Operations, with floating spreadsheet and chart icons.

    Why FP&A Is Still Fighting for Strategic Influence

    See why 61% of respondents say executives still view FP&A as a transactional reporting function or reliable advisor on financials, not a strategic business partner. Learn the actions finance teams need to take to ensure they get a seat at the table.

  • AI graphic accompanied with agentic capabilities around it

    Why Data Quality Issues Threaten Successful AI Adoption

    70% of finance teams report C-suite level mandates to adopt AI, but 51% have moderate or limited source system integration with their FP&A tools. Discover why a solid data foundation is the prerequisite for getting real value from AI.

  • An illustration of a cloud with three upward-pointing arrows and a database symbol, representing cloud-based enterprise planning.

    What Leading FP&A Teams Do Differently

    Learn how leading FP&A teams are shifting from data producers to enterprise orchestrators to ensure their business not only makes strategic decisions but acts on them quickly.

Meet Our Speakers

Hear From Finance and Data Experts

Melissa-Howatson-Green

Melissa Howatson

CFO, Vena

Ray_Rike

Ray Rike

Founder and CEO, Benchmarkit

Event Agenda

April 10, 2026 | 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM ET

Join finance leaders for a day of hands-on learning, expert-led sessions, and networking opportunities designed to help you get the most out of Vena.

12:30 PM ET | Networking Lunch

Connect with other attendees and Vena experts over a casual lunch before the sessions begin.

12:30 PM ET | Networking Lunch

Connect with other attendees and Vena experts over a casual lunch before the sessions begin.

12:30 PM ET | Networking Lunch

Connect with other attendees and Vena experts over a casual lunch before the sessions begin.

Event Agenda

June 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET / 4:00 - 5:00 PM BST

11:00 - 11:45 AM ET: Insights From the 2026 FP&A Impact Report

Go behind the numbers with Ray Rike and Melissa Howatson as they reveal the patterns, surprises and real-world implications behind the 2026 FP&A Impact Report.

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM ET: Audience Q&A

Ask Ray and Melissa your questions about the research findings and what the data means for your finance organization.

Save Your Spot

Can’t attend live? Register anyways and we’ll send you the recording.