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CFO Key Issues and Priorities

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of finance executives say their number one finance initiative is to simplify, standardize, and automate processes.

Summary

Throughout this past year, organizations have faced economic uncertainty, with concerns over geopolitical tensions, high interest rates, and potential recession.

The Hackett Group’s study highlights CFO and other executives’ worries about investment impacts and persistent labor shortages. To protect margins, businesses should focus on process efficiency and automation, while cautiously investing in technology.

Finance teams face pressure to support enterprise success, necessitating readiness for AI integration. Leaders must evaluate their data and governance structures to leverage transformative platforms like Arkestro, effectively.

 

Key Takeaways

  • The top finance priorities for 2024
  • Key threats to business success in 2024 and beyond
  • How businesses will mitigate the impact of potential disruptions

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