As a core responsibility of the modern finance function, reporting is one of the four core pillars of CFO Techstack's App Map 2.0.
Effective reporting gives finance leaders clear visibility over performance, cash and risk, enabling faster and better decisions.
In State of the Stack 2026, the reporting pillar is split into two main categories:
To help identify the best apps for each of these core capabilities, State of the Stack 2026 provides the following:
- Featured Apps: The app with the highest number of appearances in our How I Stacked It case study series.
- Notable Mentions: Other high-performing apps frequently cited by our community.
Let's explore each reporting category in more detail.
Consolidated Reporting
As organisations add entities, regions and currencies, consolidated reporting becomes a prerequisite, not a “nice-to-have”.
This category spotlights the apps bringing structure and automation to group reporting, helping finance teams consolidate faster, reduce spreadsheet reliance and scale with Xero at the core.
In the Consolidated Reporting category, Joiin is our Featured App, appearing in 18 How I Stacked Its to date.
Here's an extract from Joiin, covering how they’re enabling finance teams to gain real-time visibility in 2026:
"With Joiin’s advanced reporting and consolidation features, finance teams gain real-time visibility across every entity without manual spreadsheets or fragmented tools.
Multi-currency consolidation, eliminations, and group structures are built in, with unlimited reports and unlimited users included as standard. Customisable Report Packs add consistency to every reporting cycle, with dynamic layouts, branded outputs, and automated scheduling.
Joiin Intelligence is the AI layer powering insights, automation, and smarter reporting across the platform, providing a conversational way to explore reports, investigate anomalies, and uncover insights. AI Agents automate reporting tasks and carry out defined actions within the workflow."
We’re also pleased to recognise dataSights and Calxa as notable mentions, featured in 4 and 2 tech stacks respectively. Their appearances reflect the value they’re delivering in real finance teams.
Management Reporting
Management reporting is how finance turns financial data into leadership insights.
This category covers the tools that help you deliver consistent KPIs, board-ready reporting, and the performance visibility needed to drive operational decision-making.
In the Management Reporting category, we’re delighted to recognise Fathom as our Featured App, appearing in 20 tech stacks to date.
Here's an extract from Fathom, sharing how they’re enabling finance teams to use reporting & forecasting as strategic levers for growth in 2026:
CFOs don’t just need data; they need clarity. Xero gives you the numbers, and Fathom takes this data further by turning it into visual reports, meaningful KPIs, and forecasts to help you plan your next steps.
As we head into 2026, the role of finance is evolving. Reporting and forecasting have become strategic levers for growth, not back-office tasks. With Xero and Fathom, finance teams can model scenarios, anticipate challenges, and respond with confidence. They can also easily craft engaging board reports that give understand and help to open up conversations.
We’re also pleased to recognise Syft Analytics and G-Accon as as notable mentions, featured in 12 and 8 tech stacks respectively.
Modern finance teams can leverage these Consolidated Reporting and Management Reporting apps to effectively aggregate their financial data and translate it into clear metrics and insights for leadership.
This article is an extract from CFO Techstack's State of the Stack 2026.
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