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From Data Fragmentation To Strategic Finance: The Opportunity With Microsoft Fabric - Vena

Brian Kobleur — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:42:27 GMT

Your data landscape matters.

What Is ESG Reporting? A Guide for Finance and ESG Teams – Vena

Jessica Tee Orika-Owunna — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:25:00 GMT

For most finance teams, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting feels like a nonstop challenge.

Industry Benchmarks of Gross, Net and Operating Profit Margins - Vena

Nicole Bennett — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Profit margins are one of the clearest indicators of a company’s financial health. Expressed as a percentage, a profit margin shows how much of every dollar earned is retained after expenses.

How To Build Financial Reports on the Fly With Vena Ad Hoc Reporting - Vena

Nicole Diceman — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:45:12 GMT

Picture this: You're in a meeting with your CFO when they ask, 'What's our current cash position by region?' Or, they want a view of Q4 expenses by cost center within the hour.

The Richest Premier League Clubs and How They Plan For Profitability - Vena

Jessica Tee Orika-Owunna — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The average Premier League club is worth $1.51 billion (USD).

The 17 Best Podcasts Every CFO Should Listen To in 2026 - Vena

Nicole Bennett — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:30:00 GMT

How many podcasts do you listen to?

If you’re like most people today, you probably have a rotation you turn to while doing chores, walking the dog, or commuting to work.

Podcast listening has become firmly mainstream. Edison Research found that 34% of Americans who listened to a podcast in the last week listened to an average of 8.3 podcasts throughout the week.

Those numbers have climbed steadily over the last decade, and show no signs of slowing down.

For CFOs, this growth has brought a wealth of high-quality options to choose from. Across leadership, strategy, and, of course, finance, there’s no shortage of well-produced podcasts designed to inform, challenge, and inspire.

There's also a wide range educational resources that to finance leaders and CFOs - from conferences to courses, these resources are targeted specifically to the topics they care about.

We like podcasts because the best CFO podcasts are informative and engaging—combining interviews, insights and best practices that listeners can directly apply to their own roles.

Don’t know where to start? Well, we’ve rounded up a list of some of the best podcasts for finance leaders to get you going.

6 Power BI Dashboard Examples for Finance Teams - Vena

Jessica Tee Orika-Owunna — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:13:00 GMT

It's nearly impossible for finance teams to influence decisions in real time without easy access to timely data.

100+ AI Statistics Shaping Business in 2025 - Vena

Nicole Bennett — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 07:15:00 GMT

It was hard to miss the hype surrounding generative AI that began in 2023.

Some might have dismissed it as a passing trend, but the latest statistics tell a different story. It’s clear now that artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the business landscape.

AI solutions have applications across all functions of a business. From AI-powered FP&A software to other tools, they can significantly boost productivity in areas like finance thanks to customer support and software development, leading to cost savings and increased output. AI-powered data analysis also yields actionable insights that can inform more strategic business planning.

Here, we’ll dive into more than 100 artificial intelligence statistics and trends for 2026 that illustrate the current state of AI adoption across multiple industries and its impact on the future of business and work.

16 Best SaaS KPIs & Metrics To Track in 2025 - Vena

Nicole Bennett — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Top 15 Finance KPIs for Insurance | Vena Solutions

Nicole Bennett — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:15:00 GMT

Climate volatility. Rising reinsurance costs. Inflationary claims pressure. Regulatory scrutiny. AI disruption.