BlackLine Recognized with SAP Global Award for Excellence in Partner Solutions for 2025

BlackLine Awarded SAP Excellence in Partner Solutions for 2025

In a noteworthy achievement, BlackLine, Inc. (Nasdaq: BL) has been awarded the SAP Global Finance and Spend Management Partner Excellence Award for 2025. This recognition highlights BlackLine's dedication and outstanding contributions within the realm of finance and spend management solutions, as acknowledged by SAP, a global leader in enterprise resource planning.

The prestigious awards were presented to high-performing partners who demonstrate exceptional capabilities in delivering finance and spend management solutions to mutual customers. Owen Ryan, CEO of BlackLine, expressed pride in this partnership with SAP, emphasizing how it empowers finance leaders to create strategic value in their organizations. He stated, "Our partnership with SAP is built on empowering finance leaders to drive strategic value. As the leading partner for the Office of the CFO, we help our mutual customers transform their processes with the high-integrity, real-time data required to navigate a complex global landscape. This award celebrates the incredible results our customers are achieving, and we look forward to our continued innovation together, infusing trusted AI and intelligence across finance transformation."

The award decision was based on internal sales data from SAP, evaluated by a steering committee that determined winning partners across various criteria such as sales performance and achieving set targets. Devesh Sharma, GVP for Ecosystem at SAP Finance and Spend Management, remarked, "The SAP Partner Excellence Award in Finance and Spend Management is conferred upon partners who exemplify innovation, strategic execution, and unwavering commitment to customer success in enhancing financial performance and optimizing spend management."

Collaborating for Innovation

BlackLine’s commitment to innovation is evident in their offerings, being an SAP platinum partner that enhances SAP's software through specially designed solution extensions. These extensions include robust record-to-report and intercompany governance capabilities that have followed a rigorous qualification process unique to SAP solution extensions. Together, BlackLine and SAP represent the gold standard in record-to-report solutions by providing an integrated and comprehensive package that maximizes accuracy, efficiency, automation, and intelligence.

Jose Prado, Global R2R BlackLine Design Lead at Anglo American, shares his experience working with BlackLine, noting, "You have to make sure you have the best technology. That's why we partnered with BlackLine. Not only are they the leader in this space, but they also integrate seamlessly with SAP." This integration allows finance and accounting teams to move away from manual tasks, focusing instead on delivering valuable strategic insights that propel business progress.

Currently, more than 1,200 leading global companies leverage BlackLine's solutions alongside SAP, aiming for a future-ready financial landscape. With the constant evolution of technology and finance, such integrations are becoming critical for companies looking to adapt.

About BlackLine

BlackLine positions itself as a platform ready for the future, tailored for the Office of the CFO, driving digital finance transformation through accurate, efficient, and intelligent financial operations. Its comprehensive platform, called Studio360, addresses essential processes such as record-to-report and invoice-to-cash, ensuring unified data, streamlined processes, and real-time insights supported by automation and AI.

The company's adaptable approach and commitment to continuous transformation yield both immediate results and long-lasting value. With over 4,400 clients spanned across various industries utilizing BlackLine to navigate their financial futures, the company stands out due to its innovative spirit and significant investment in research and development, along with its strong focus on security practices.

For more information about SAP financial close solutions provided by BlackLine, interested individuals can visit blackline.com/sap.