In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, CFOs face a myriad of challenges that require innovative solutions and strategic thinking. This comprehensive infographic uncovers key insights from the CFOs who attended our Future of Finance & CFO Exchange in 2024.

Here, they highlight the top 10 areas where they are seeking solutions, whether it’s managing the shifting macroeconomic environment, mitigating increased risks, or utilising autonomous technologies and automation to enhance operations. The role of the CFO is being redefined, and solution providers are essential in driving this transformation. Download this infographic to discover the most pressing needs of today’s CFOs and explore the solutions they are looking to implement in 2025.

Download this infographic to gain:

• Solution-Focused Insights: Learn directly from industry experts about where CFOs need innovative solutions to tackle their biggest challenges today.
• Opportunities for Collaboration: Understand the strategic areas where your solutions can add the most value and support CFOs in improving their financial operations.
• Stay Ahead of the Curve: Position your offerings to meet the growing demand for cutting-edge technology and strategies, ensuring you remain a preferred partner for CFOs driving their organisations forward.
  

According to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, a large company’s CFO typically oversees around 185 hours of work for quarterly reports and 2,300 hours for annual reports. Yet, financial reporting is just the tip of the iceberg.

Our brand-new market report, Beyond Numbers: How CFOs are Redefining the Future of Finance explores how CFOs are stepping beyond traditional duties. Today’s finance leaders are not just number crunchers; they are pivotal in driving growth, optimising resources, and shaping long-term strategies. Finance teams are transforming into key business partners, offering insights on growth opportunities and resource optimisation while maintaining robust controls. Global trends—such as shifts in trade, increased scrutiny on sustainability, and advancements in technology like Gen AI—are revolutionising the finance function. Routine tasks are becoming automated, allowing CFOs to focus on strategic leadership and digital transformation and understanding how these changes are redefining your role as a finance leader is crucial for future success.

Download our latest report to explore how these trends will impact CFOs:

• The increasing significance of CFOs as strategic business advisors
• The shifting responsibilities of finance leaders in resource management and business planning
• How digital technologies such as Gen AI are revolutionising financial processes
• The key market forces driving the evolution of finance leadership roles

Stay ahead of the curve and redefine your future in finance with these comprehensive insights.

Discover the complete list of attendees confirmed for the upcoming Future of Finance & CFO Exchange. This includes participating organisations, attendee job titles, industry representation, geographic distribution, and our current sponsors.