Workiva Overview

Workiva is a cloud platform that streamlines reporting and compliance by connecting data and teams in a secure, audit-ready environment. It offers ESG reporting, internal audit management, and SEC compliance to reduce risk and enhance transparency.

Use Cases

Customers recommend Collaboration, Workflow Management, Content Management, as the business use cases that they have been most satisfied with while using Workiva.

Other use cases:

  • Market Research
  • Onboarding
  • Sending & Publishing Communications
  • Social Media Analytics
  • Engaging And Following Up
  • Contract Management
  • Helpdesk Management
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Business Priorities

Manage Risk and Scale Best Practices are the most popular business priorities that customers and associates have achieved using Workiva.

Other priorities:

  • Improve Visibility
  • Establish Thought Leadership
  • Enhance Customer Relationships
  • Grow Market Share
  • Improve Digital And Social Presence
  • Improve ROI
  • Acquire Customers
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Workiva Use-Cases and Business Priorities: Customer Satisfaction Data

Workiva works with different mediums / channels such as User Generated Content. and Blogs.

Workiva's features include Dashboard, Templates, Personalization, etc. and Workiva support capabilities include 24/7 Support, Phone Support, Email Support, etc. also Workiva analytics capabilities include Analytics, and Custom Reports.

Reviews

"I have greater control over our budget and process now, The team can divide up a document, and different analysts can work on separate sections simultaneously. The solution automatically manages the versions. “It’s easy to note what people are doing..., when, and why." - Patrick Cornell

Peer review evidence (same sources as the product rating summary)

"...Other Biohaven departments were also looking for best practices to manage version control, mitigate risk, and improve collaboration...." Case Study Biohaven Pharmaceuticals
"...Bring together disconnected teams and processes with controlled visibility into numbers, data drivers, workflows, and certifications. ..." Banking
"...Centralize your content management system to rock your reports...." Alternative Investment Software

Workiva, Chargebee Subscription Management, Mews, ChargeOver, Podia, etc., all belong to a category of solutions that help Revenue Management. Each of them excels in different abilities. Therefore, determining the best platform for your business will depend on your specific needs and requirements.

Popular Business Setting

for Workiva

Top Industries

  • Consumer Goods
  • Financial Services
  • Computer Software

Popular in

  • Enterprise
  • Mid Market
  • Large Enterprise

Workiva is popular in Consumer Goods, Financial Services, and Computer Software and is widely used by Enterprise, Mid Market, and Large Enterprise.

Workiva Customer wins, Customer success stories, Case studies

What makes Workiva ideal for Collaboration?

What solutions does Workiva provide for Workflow Management?

How can Workiva optimize your Content Management Workflow?

What benefits does Workiva offer for Market Research?

What Are the key features of Workiva for Onboarding?

11 buyers and buying teams have used Cuspera to assess how well Workiva solved their Revenue Management needs. Cuspera uses 2145 insights from these buyers along with peer reviews, customer case studies, testimonials, expert blogs and vendor provided installation data to help you assess the fit for your specific Revenue Management needs.

CUSTOMERS TESTIMONIALS
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Patrick Cornell

Senior Budget Analyst

The City of Pittsburgh

I have greater control over our budget and process now, The team can divide up a document, and different analysts can work on separate sections simultaneously. The solution automatically manages the versions. “It’s easy to note what people are doing, when, and why. Testimonial By Patrick Cornell
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Scott Meriwether

Senior Vice President of Finance

i3

The back-and-forth was absolutely painful, Even if you just had a minor punctuation change, it was a game of telephone to get that done, as opposed to being able to just do it yourself live in the document. Testimonial By Scott Meriwether
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Senad Mustafic

Vice President and Corporate Controller

Smartsheet

I wouldn't use a traditional tool to manage the S-1 document. It's very important that all the data lives in one place where it can be comprehensively managed. Wdesk made it easier to control. Testimonial By Senad Mustafic
CUSTOMERS TESTIMONIALS
Workiva testimonial

Patrick Cornell

Senior Budget Analyst

The City of Pittsburgh

I have greater control over our budget and process now, The team can divide up a document, and different analysts can work on separate sections simultaneously. The solution automatically manages the versions. “It’s easy to note what people are doing, when, and why. Testimonial By Patrick Cornell
Workiva testimonial

Scott Meriwether

Senior Vice President of Finance

i3

The back-and-forth was absolutely painful, Even if you just had a minor punctuation change, it was a game of telephone to get that done, as opposed to being able to just do it yourself live in the document. Testimonial By Scott Meriwether
Workiva testimonial

Senad Mustafic

Vice President and Corporate Controller

Smartsheet

I wouldn't use a traditional tool to manage the S-1 document. It's very important that all the data lives in one place where it can be comprehensively managed. Wdesk made it easier to control. Testimonial By Senad Mustafic

Telefónica - Telecommunications - Very Large

Madrid, Spain

Workiva helped Telefónica transform its financial reporting process. Telefónica used Workiva to manage SEC and ESEF filings on one platform. The easy-to-use interface let teams start fast and file ov...er a month earlier than before. Data linking saved time and cut manual work. Over 100 people now collaborate in real time, reducing bottlenecks. Telefónica keeps reports consistent and updates data across documents instantly.

Wintrust Financial Corporation - Banking - Large

Rosemont, USA

Workiva helped Wintrust Financial Corporation's FP&A team automate management reporting. Manual processes slowed DFAST reporting and caused version control issues. With Workiva, the team linked data,... reduced manual work, and improved collaboration. Reports and presentations now update automatically with synced general ledger data. Cloud storage ensures everyone accesses the latest files. Leaders trust the accuracy and transparency of their reports.

TomTom - Consumer Electronics - Large

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Workiva helped TomTom speed up its financial reporting. Before, TomTom's team spent too much time on manual data entry. With Workiva, they linked data across documents and worked from one reliable so...urce. During the COVID-19 pandemic, TomTom finished its fastest reporting cycle ever, all while working from home. The team now trusts their numbers and enjoys more time for analysis.

New Relic - Information Technology And Services - Medium

San Francisco, USA

New Relic used Workiva's cloud platform to manage SEC reporting, including 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, and proxy statements. Before Workiva, last-minute changes to filings were slow and costly due to reliance o...n external printers. With Workiva, New Relic edits and files documents internally, eliminating extra fees for urgent changes. Teams collaborate in real time, reducing steps for last-minute updates. The platform made remote work and document comparison easier, improving efficiency for legal and SEC reporting teams.

Smartsheet - Computer Software - Medium

Bellevue, USA

Smartsheet used Workiva's Wdesk platform to manage its IPO process. The team collaborated in real time on the S-1 document with banks and legal teams. They completed their first confidential filing w...ithin a month of starting the project. Workiva enabled multiple users to work on different sections at once and provided strong data accuracy controls. Smartsheet continued to use Workiva for financial reporting after going public.

Slack - Information Technology And Services - Large

San Francisco, USA

Slack used Workiva to manage SEC filings for their IPO and ongoing reporting. The accounting team wanted a modern, collaborative platform for SEC compliance. Workiva made onboarding new staff easy an...d improved collaboration with auditors and lawyers. Slack now uses Workiva as a single source of truth for financial data. The XBRL services from Workiva exceeded expectations and simplified the review process.

Workiva Platform for GRC: Audit: and Risk Teams

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What buyers ask before choosing Workiva

What is Workiva?

Workiva is a cloud platform for transparent reporting that enables the customers to streamline processes, connect data and teams, and ensure consistency all within a controlled, secure, audit-ready platform. It provides transparency, unparalleled trust, and assurance for all stakeholders.

It helps customers connect critical business data directly from source systems to the cloud platform, seamlessly enabling collaboration and deep integration into existing workstreams.

It provides ESG reporting with financial rigor to earn the trust of all stakeholders. Internal Audit Management to protect the organization, and address risk gaps. Management reporting to manage data with less risk. SEC reporting, SOX compliance and more.

What is Workiva used for?

Workiva is a Revenue Management Software mainly used by its customers to Manage Risk and Scale Best Practices by Collaboration, Workflow Management and Content Management .

What are the top features of Workiva?

Dashboard, Templates and Personalization are some of the top features of Workiva.

Who uses Workiva?

Workiva is used by Consumer Goods, Financial Services and Computer Software among other industries.

What are Workiva alternatives?

Chargebee Subscription Management, Mews, ChargeOver and Podia are popular alternatives for Workiva.

Where is Workiva located?

Workiva is headquartered at Ames, Iowa.
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Peers used Workiva for collaboration and workflow management

Workiva Features

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FEATURE RATINGS AND REVIEWS
AI Powered

3.38/5

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Analytics

4.33/5

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Custom Reports

4.31/5

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CAPABILITIES RATINGS AND REVIEWS
AI Powered

3.38/5

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Analytics

4.33/5

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Custom Reports

4.31/5

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Workiva Integrations

Workiva integrates with a wide range of software applications through its robust data import and export capabilities.

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Workiva Inc. News

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Workiva launches AI agents for reporting & compliance

Workiva has launched three AI agents and a persistent intelligence layer to enhance reporting and compliance processes. The Tie-Out Agent ensures financial report consistency, the Benchmarking Agent facilitates peer disclosure analysis, and the Sustainability Disclosure Agent aids in meeting ESRS and ISSB standards. These tools aim to automate labor-intensive tasks, improve accuracy, and maintain traceability in corporate reporting, benefiting finance, sustainability, risk, and compliance teams.

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Workiva (WK) Launches AI Agents To Rethink Reporting And Compliance

Workiva has launched three AI agents and Workiva Knowledge, an intelligence layer, to automate reporting and compliance workflows. These tools aim to enhance traceability and address regulatory requirements, positioning Workiva against competitors like Oracle and SAP. The AI agents focus on automating tasks such as variance checks and peer disclosure reviews, supporting finance, sustainability, and risk teams.

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Workiva Launches Specialized AI Agents and Intelligence Layer to ...

Workiva has launched three specialized AI agents and an intelligence layer called Workiva Knowledge to enhance reporting and compliance workflows. The new AI agents—Tie-Out Agent, Benchmarking Agent, and Sustainability Disclosure Agent—are designed to streamline financial and sustainability reporting processes by automating data checks, benchmarking, and compliance tasks. Workiva Knowledge provides a persistent intelligence layer, enabling traceable and context-grounded AI outputs. These innovations aim to transform how enterprise teams manage high-stakes reporting and compliance tasks.

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Workiva Launches AI-Powered Sustainability Disclosure Agent to Simplify ...

Workiva has launched the Sustainability Disclosure Agent, an AI-powered tool designed to streamline sustainability reporting and compliance. The platform automates gap analysis, compares disclosures against global standards, and supports ESG compliance efforts. It aims to reduce manual workloads and improve reporting accuracy as sustainability regulations evolve.

Workiva Inc. Profile

Company Name

Workiva Inc.

Company Website

https://www.workiva.com/

HQ Location

Ames, Iowa

Employees

1001-5000

Social

Financials

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