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Globe Newswire 16-Sep-2019 7:30 AM
Nearly Three-Quarters of Respondents Believe CFOs Will Play a Larger Role in Operations, Technology and Talent in the Next Two Years
One-Third of Respondents Are Not Currently Performing Common Finance Tasks, Leaving a Gap in Performance Monitoring and Improvement
65 Percent of Respondents Expect Their Organizations' CFOs Will Have A Larger Role Supporting the Development of Talent Strategy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chief Financial Officers ("CFOs") and finance leaders are playing a larger role in enterprise-wide business transformations, particularly in operations, technology and talent, according to a recent survey conducted by FTI Consulting's Office of the CFO Solutions practice, in collaboration with CFO Research.
While the CFO's primary focus continues to be on financial integrity and risk management, recent investments in technology have enabled CFOs to direct more attention to enterprise performance, particularly with all the data that the finance function captures for an organization. As a result, CFOs drive increased value to their organizations in areas outside of their traditional realm, and a majority of respondents expect they will play a larger role in supporting operations, technology and talent in the next two years.
"CFOs have the opportunity to impact all areas of the business as they continue to evolve from stewards of the financial and accounting processes to advising on business strategy. This type of enhanced engagement across the enterprise will become standard practice and an integral part of the evolving CFO job description," said Gina Gutzeit, Leader of the Office of the CFO Solutions practice at FTI Consulting.
According to the survey, operations was the area where CFOs had the most ability to impact the future performance of an organization:
The CFO's role in corporate technology strategy continues to grow:
In addition to the performance of technology and operations, finance leaders have an increasingly important role to play in driving talent development and retention:
Survey Methodology
CFO Research, in collaboration with FTI Consulting's Office of the CFO Solutions practice, gathered responses from 157 senior executives with finance responsibility, including CFOs, directors of finance, controllers, VP/EVP/SVPs of finance, and others, at a wide range of companies with revenues from $100 million to more than $10 billion in a full gamut of sectors, including financial services/real estate, wholesale/retail trade, health care, and insurance. In an effort to uncover best practices by leading finance functions, the online survey included both multiple-choice questions as well as open-response questions.
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. With more than 4,700 employees located in 28 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges and make the most of opportunities. The Company generated $2.03 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2018. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter (@FTIConsulting), Facebook and LinkedIn.
About CFO Research
CFO Research, an Argyle company, has been a trusted source of insight into the business issues that matter most to finance professionals since its founding in 2000. CFO Research is the sister firm of CFO Magazine, and relies on senior finance executives to share their experiences, insights, and observations on critical business issues. This cutting-edge research supports critical business decisions by our sponsors, as well as their thought leadership positioning and marketing efforts.
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