This industry report explores how the CFO role is fundamentally transforming beyond financial stewardship into enterprise-wide strategic leadership. As global economic uncertainty, technology disruption and evolving stakeholder demands reshape the business landscape, we examine how CFOs are navigating these challenges while seizing new opportunities to drive value.

Through in-depth interviews with CFOs from mid to large enterprises across manufacturing, healthcare, and hospitality sectors, we uncover their aspirations for the future of finance, the challenges keeping them awake at night, and their vision for leveraging emerging technologies. This research provides practical insights for finance leaders seeking to strengthen their strategic influence while building more data-driven, efficient operations for the future.