Under the Spotlight: How Australian CFOs Can Excel Amid Increasing Pressures
Globally, Finance leaders are struggling with rising pressures, from inflation to tariffs to talent shortages. They are navigating a complex landscape that includes geopolitical tensions and outdated technology. As expectations continue to mount, resources are simultaneously shrinking. In this challenging environment, agility and predictability have become non-negotiable essentials for success.
In Australia, CFOs are under significant strain. Eighty-five percent of Australian CEOs and LOB managers expect the CFO to be an ambitious driver of corporate growth, the highest proportion among the markets in our study. Not only that, but:
- 80% of Australian CFOs identify numerous competing pressures that take away from long-term strategic initiatives as a significant barrier to performing their role effectively.
- 75% of Australian business leaders agree that CFOs today must be both profit-focused and purpose-led.
- 75% of Australian CFOs identify skills gaps in the finance department as a significant barrier.
What do Australian CFOs need to do to navigate these expectations to lead through 2035?
Download the Finance 2035: Return to Investment – Australian Market Report to learn about what strategic CFOs must prioritize to future-proof their function.
