Half of the reviewers (3 of 6) highlighted the time savings achieved through Workday Adaptive Planning. These reviewers indicated that the system streamlined their budget cycles and generally saved time for leaders. The time savings appears to be a significant factor in the perceived ROI.

Two of the six reviewers credited Workday Adaptive Planning with improving decision-making processes. They specifically mentioned the ability to use forecasts and scenarios within the system, which led to cleaner and faster decision-making. This suggests that the system's analytical capabilities contribute to a better understanding of business performance and future outcomes.

Data input was mentioned as a concern by 2 of the 6 reviewers. These reviewers cited time constraints and disconnect on data inputs in Workday Adaptive Planning, and noted that the finance team can focus more on analysis and not data input.

A majority of reviewers (5 of 6) use Workday Adaptive Planning for budgeting and forecasting. Reviewers appreciate its ability to facilitate yearly budget processes, quarterly forecasting, and overall financial planning. The system allows users to model budget changes and see the immediate financial results, which is seen as a game changer.

Data and reporting capabilities are also valued, with 3 of 6 reviewers mentioning this aspect. Reviewers appreciate the software's ability to generate reports with minimal manual intervention. They also utilize it for reporting and dashboarding purposes, as well as for yearly budget processes.

Two of the six reviewers indicated that the dashboarding and reporting capabilities could be improved. Specifically, they suggest that the user interface should be more straightforward and intuitive. Furthermore, they expressed a desire for greater freedom in formatting and the ability to perform mass updates.

Two of the six reviewers mentioned the user interface as an area needing improvement. One reviewer suggested a need for a more user-friendly experience, potentially with fewer tabs. Another reviewer echoed this sentiment, noting that dashboarding capabilities could benefit from a more straightforward and intuitive UI.

Half of the reviewers (3 of 6) indicated that Workday Adaptive Planning has improved their budgeting process. Reviewers specifically noted that the platform has reduced the time spent building budgets and has streamlined the process for end-users by centralizing data and reports.

Two of the six reviewers highlighted Workday Adaptive Planning as a single source of truth for their organizations. This centralization allows end-users to access all input sheets in one place, with reports updating immediately upon data entry, providing real-time visibility into the impact of their input.