Vena Reviews & Product Details

I like that Vena has an Excel-based front end. It allows me to work within a framework that I'm familiar with, offering the same flexibility to change models. The cube back end and robust workflows make it durable for whatever I can throw at it. I also appreciate that it provides stability in the core formulas and assumptions and doesn't require the same level of horsepower on my local PC to generate results. It's more flexible than other enterprise-level solutions. The setup was fantastic, thanks to a great partnership with implementation consultants. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There are limitations still on what the Vena 365 solution can do compared to the desktop. I would hope that they would scale those out. One particular item where I would like to see better functionality is the error troubleshooting. I'd like 365 to be able to have the same level of troubleshooting across platforms. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that Vena enables reporting with a click of a button, which keeps all reports in one place. This feature saves significant time and reduces the need for manual labor, making the financial reporting process much more efficient for our team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Vena does require a lot of training across my team. Creating new reports or adjusting reports to fit our needs can take some time. Especially when we have turnover on the team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like Vena's flexibility and dynamic row functionality. It can be completely owned and maintained by finance, which I find very beneficial. This aspect of finance ownership means it bypasses the data loads and eliminates wait times for IT support, speeding up user administration and technical support processes. Additionally, the initial setup of Vena was easy, which is definitely a plus. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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I like the fact that Vena is Excel-based. I also appreciate that I can load import files into Vena, and it does all the calculations in the background, providing me with several Excel-based models for quick and easy answers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I would like more reporting such as a reconciliation between scenarios directly out of the workforce and more ease of use to do ad hoc reporting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I appreciate Vena for the convenience of using one familiar platform that all of our users know, which is Excel. It eliminates the need for multiple versions of various Excel documents and consolidates everything on one platform. It also allows the ability to create quick reporting for senior management and integrates with PowerPoint to create presentations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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I use Vena for budgeting and forecasting. I appreciate how it easily creates our reports and organizes all our data. I like that it is customizable and love the auto mapping when creating reports. As a beginner user, I am able to use the system like an experienced user because it's a well-built UI. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I wish it would be less clicks to get to my Global Files. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Vena for financial forecasting and reporting. I find the auto calculations and interpretation channel incredibly helpful for modeling, as it aids in our monthly reporting and helps generate data that we can use effectively. The initial setup of Vena was very easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Error controls, I need to figure out where is the error every time. Error message could be more clear. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that Vena saves many manual steps in financial forecasting and budget planning, making what was previously a very time-consuming process much quicker. The implementation team was thorough, kind, and helpful during the setup. Even though I'm just getting started, I'm excited to see the AI integration features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There has not been a lot of training. All the features and how to maximize use. Challenge getting in contact with account manager. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really appreciate that with Vena, we don’t have to manage version control, and it serves as a source of truth. This feature has led to fewer errors, which is crucial given the many accounts we manage. I also rated Vena a 9 out of 10 for likelihood to recommend. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes templates are slow to open. At times it’s not as user friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Vena for planning, reporting, and consolidations. I appreciate how it streamlines reporting and consolidations, which has eliminated steps it took to get data ready for reporting. I like the speed and reliability of Vena, and it's always innovating. The initial setup was easy for my team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I feel like my knowledge is more of a limitation than Vena itself. It would be great to enhance Vena through more customer training. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.