Private Equities

OneStream

Unified CPM platform for close, consolidation, planning, and reporting

4.5Enterprise / CustomBest for PE-backed platforms with complex consolidation and roll-up needs
CPM Consolidation FP&A

Overview

OneStream unifies financial close, consolidation, planning, and reporting in a single enterprise platform used by 1,600+ customers, and is frequently deployed across PE portfolio companies to institutionalize finance functions. In January 2026 it agreed to be taken private by Hg for approximately $6.4 billion to accelerate its Finance AI roadmap.

Key features

  • Financial close and consolidation
  • Budgeting, planning, and forecasting in one data model
  • Extensible marketplace of finance solutions
  • AI and ML forecasting (Sensible ML, Finance AI agents)
  • Account reconciliations and regulatory reporting

Pros

  • True single platform replaces multiple point CPM tools
  • Deep consolidation strength for complex, acquisitive groups
  • Strong analyst and G2 standing among enterprise EPM suites

Cons

  • Steep learning curve; customization leans on VB.NET scripting
  • Premium licensing and implementation costs
  • Overkill for smaller portfolio companies

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