FTI Consulting, Inc. · 2024-01-01 · 885d

FTI Consulting 2025 Global CFO Report - 6th Edition

FTI Consulting's 2025 Global CFO Report reveals that 72% of CFOs expect double-digit revenue growth, with 86% investing in digital transformation and AI/automation. Key challenges include talent shortages (24% of CFOs concerned) and the need for improved financial forecasting (85% enhancing accuracy), while outsourcing of finance functions has increased by 11% year-over-year.

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Metrics in this report

CFOs Believing Average CFO Tenure Exceeds 5 Years

42%

point estimate

Global CFO population, up 5% from 2024

CFOs Concerned About Talent Shortages

24%

point estimate

Global CFO population, up 3% from 2024

CFOs Enhancing Forecasting Accuracy

85%

point estimate

Global CFO population

CFOs Expecting Double-Digit Revenue Growth

72%

point estimate

Global CFO population, down 3% from 2024

CFOs Identifying Finance Technology as Top Focus

84%

point estimate

Global CFO population for 2025

CFOs Investing in Finance Technology and AI/Automation

86%

point estimate

Global CFO population

CFOs Outsourcing Accounts Payable

40%

point estimate

Global CFO population

CFOs Prioritizing Business Model Optimization

56%

point estimate

Global CFO population

CFOs Prioritizing Strategic Planning

66%

point estimate

Global CFO population

CFOs Prioritizing Talent Acquisition

36%

point estimate

Global CFO population

CFOs with Reduced Digital Transformation Focus

23%

point estimate

Due to budget constraints and talent shortages

Year-over-Year Increase in Outsourced Finance Functions

11%

change

2024 to 2025