Verostone Customer Newsletter

Hello and welcome to the Verostone Customer Newsletter!

As 2025 gets underway, we’re kicking things off by sharing some of our latest news, upcoming events, product updates, customer stories and more, to keep you informed of what’s going on in the market.

Over the course of the last year, we’ve have been working tirelessly to ensure that we continue to provide the solutions and services that empower businesses like yours with cutting-edge tools and insights.

Going forward, you will receive this newsletter quarterly, packed with updates, insights, and opportunities to connect. We look forward to continuing this journey together and supporting your success in 2025.

Dave Francis, Director
Verostone

This edition of the newsletter highlights key updates and insights to help you prepare for the year ahead, including:

Predict with confidence: Learn about a new solution from Planful that helps businesses navigate uncertainty.

Perform 2025: We’ll be attending key Planful partner events in 2025.

Your stories: See how you can share your successes with the Verostone community.

Market insights: Stay informed with the latest trends and strategies.

Upcoming events: Explore exciting opportunities to connect in 2025.

Empower decisions with Planful Predict

In today’s ever-changing business environment, staying ahead requires proactive, data-driven decision-making. With Planful’s new product Predict, you can transform your financial planning and analysis (FP&A) process into a powerful, AI-driven advantage.

By leveraging this cutting-edge technology, you can:

• Identify hidden opportunities: Uncover trends and anomalies that may cost you millions.

• Mitigate risks effectively: Address corrective actions swiftly and reduce potential disruptions.

• Enhance planning accuracy: Replan, reforecast, and revise with greater speed and precision.

• Make smarter, faster decisions: Shift your focus to strategic insights that help your business thrive.

Don’t let errors and inefficiencies hold you back — use intelligent technologies to power continuous planning and sustained growth in 2025.

Watch the video here now to learn how Verostone and Planful Predict are shaping the future of financial performance management.

Verostone empowered 42 businesses in 2024, delivering 10 successful implementations, driving significant financial performance improvements and enabling businesses to adapt to uncertainty with innovative tools.

Events: Get ready for Perform 2025

Perform 2025 is more than an event; it’s a hub of innovation, collaboration, and transformation for finance professionals. This annual premier conference brings together industry leaders to explore the latest in financial planning, analysis, and technology.

We’re joining Planful in two incredible locations in 2025:

• Miami: May 12-15 at the InterContinental Miami. Experience hands-on training, expert-led sessions, and unparalleled networking opportunities—all while enjoying the vibrant energy of Miami. Highlights include the iconic Perform Party and exclusive 1:1 office hours to address your unique challenges.

• London: June 4-5 at Andaz London Liverpool Street. This conference offers a compact yet impactful agenda featuring keynotes from top industry minds, targeted breakout sessions, and curated networking events tailored to professionals across Finance, Accounting, and more.

This year’s agenda is packed with opportunities to learn, connect, and grow, including:

• Keynote sessions led by renowned industry experts.

• Interactive workshops designed to address real-world challenges.

• Exclusive previews of the latest tools and technologies.

• Networking with your peers and the industry’s top minds.

Whether you’re sharpening your skills, seeking solutions, or staying ahead of industry trends, Perform 2025 is an event that cannot be missed.

Join the Miami conference

Join the London conference

Share your story: Inspire our client community

Going forward, we’ll be featuring some our customers’ FP&A journeys, and how we’ve worked together to help them transform their FP&A activities with Verostone.

We’d love share your story as a brief case study for the rest of our customer community, so we’re putting out the call for clients who’d like to be part of an upcoming newsletter!

Every organisation has a unique journey – how have Verostone’s innovative tools and expertise made a difference in your business? Share your story and inspire others in the Verostone community.

Selected stories will be featured in upcoming newsletters, showcasing the transformative impact of your efforts. Join us in celebrating your success and motivating others to achieve their goals.

Contact us at hello@verostone.com

We empower businesses to optimise financial performance, drive strategic decision-making, and achieve sustainable growth.

Key insights on 2024 FP&A Trends Survey results:

The 2024 FP&A Trends Survey reveals key insights into the evolving role of FP&A professionals. Data-driven decision-making is on the rise, but challenges persist in data quality and forecasting accuracy.

Key Takeaways:

• Data-Driven Decision Making: 64% of decisions are now data-driven, but data quality remains a challenge.

• Time Allocation: FP&A professionals spend too much time on low-value tasks.

• Forecasting Challenges: Predicting beyond six months remains difficult.

• Technology Adoption: Rolling forecasts and AI adoption are increasing, but Excel still dominates planning.

To stay ahead:

• Prioritise data quality and leverage advanced analytics.

• Automate tasks and free up time for strategic activities.

Foster collaboration across departments.

Read the full article here to dive deeper into these trends and discover strategies to elevate your FP&A function.

Upcoming events to elevate your business

Verostone and Planful have an exciting lineup of events in store for 2025. From virtual webinars to in-person gatherings, these events are designed to keep you informed, connected, and inspired.

Whether you’re looking to network with industry leaders or dive deeper into our innovative tools, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss these opportunities to elevate your business and drive success.

We’ll shortly be announcing an exciting event taking place at a prestigious central London venue for FP&A leaders – watch this space for more details and how to register your interest for this event.

Leverage the latest FP&A trends and insights to drive smarter decisions.

Your support team is here for you

At Verostone, your success is our priority. That’s why we offer a dedicated support team to help you get the most out of our tools and solutions with expert advice, technical support, and guidance.

Our dedicated support team is here to assist you with:

• Expert Advice: Get tailored guidance on implementing, optimising, and troubleshooting Verostone solutions.

• Technical Support: Resolve issues quickly and efficiently with our team of specialists.

• 24/7 Support Portal: Access a wealth of resources, including how-to guides, FAQs, and a platform to submit support queries directly to our team.

Get in touch with our support team by logging into your support portal and submitting a query here or by emailing support@verostone.com.