Many businesses are racing to improve their corporate performance management (CPM) systems, or what we at Planful call financial performance management (FPM), to drive faster, more reliable planning. It's no longer a luxury to embrace cloud-based solutions-it's a necessity to stay competitive.

But how far along are companies in adopting these changes? A new report from BARC and BPM Partners highlights where businesses are making progress and falling behind. The data and analysis, gathered from over 1,300 participants (primarily from Europe, including the U.K. and Germany, and North America) across industries, is designed to help organizations benchmark progress in planning and performance management efforts.

The Global CPM Trends and Priorities Report 2025 offers a clear look at how companies approach CPM and their next steps to stay ahead. Let's look at a few of the top takeaways from the research study in detail.