CFO Research Results 2024

This research, conducted at our CFO Retreat, subtitled New Models for Growth, provides a fascinating insight into the challenges and priorities for CFOs this year.

Key findings from Criticaleye's CFO Research: 

  • New technology and AI are a top priority for CFOs 
  • Most CFOs (80%) say it has become increasingly difficult to gain strategic alignment, over the past twelve months.  
  • Half of CFOs say they need to improve the quality of strategic debate within their Boards 
  • 60% of CFOs say their investors and shareholders are not prepared to back business model reinvention  
  • Over half of CFOs (52%) say pressure from investors and shareholders is preventing longer-term thinking
Don't miss this episode of our Inspiring Leaders Podcast, hosted by our very own Director of Content Marc Barber, we were pleased to invite Priya Chowdhary, former CFO Europe, Encyclis and Ed Jones, Non-executive Director, NOW: Pensions onto this episode to discuss the CFO’s role in managing risk and sustainability.




Related Insights

Read, watch & listen to some of the latest thought leadership from our Community.

Inspiring Leaders Podcast: Fu...

In this episode, we hear from Deborah Frost, UK Chair of Mercer Master Trust and former CEO of Personal Group, as she shares her experiences in leading and transforming high-growth businesses. Hosted by Marc Barber,...

Click here to download this insight
Elevating Human Potential: Th...

The rapid advancement of AI has sparked concerns about its impact on job security. While these concerns merit thoughtful consideration, this report by Criticaleye Partner Workday focuses on how AI can empower people, ra...

Inspiring Leaders Podcast: Le...

In this episode, we hear from Sean Latus, Group CEO at Calisen, as he reflects on his transition from CFO to CEO and the realities of leading a complex organisation in today’s business climate.  Hosted by...


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Displaying 1 to 3 of 480




British Land Rolls-Royce Worldpay Redwood Bank Amazon UK Royal London Group Drax Group plc Lightsource bp Salesforce Aldermore Group Accenture Google Concentrix AlixPartners Hitachi Solutions LDC GlaxoSmithKline plc Palo Alto Networks NATS Eightfold AI Experian London Stock Exchange Group Workday IBM Consulting FTSE Women Leaders Review E.ON UK Legal & General NatWest Group