CFO Research Results 2025

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


Key findings from Criticaleye's CFO Research: 

• Improved business performance is the top priority for CFOs
• 59% of CFOs said Boardroom debate around strategy needs to improve
• 63% of CFOs are concerned about their organisation’s current capital structure
• Pressure to provide returns to shareholders is the top reason execs become focused on short-term goals
• 71% expect to conduct M&A in the next 12 months 
• Shareholders and investors are exerting pressure on CFOs to deliver the growth story