Download the Full Study: The Glass Chair

Discover the untapped value of women in finance leadership

Women CFOs are delivering measurable performance gains, yet they remain underrepresented in top finance roles. The Glass Chair explores the barriers women face, the skills they bring, and the business value they unlock when they reach the CFO seat. This report is part of OneStream’s Finance 2035 Initiative and draws on global research across 1,146 finance leaders and executives.

In this report, you’ll discover:

• 75% of women finance leaders identify digital literacy and strategic leadership as the top skills for the future CFO role
• Underperforming firms have seen a 10% performance uplift after appointing a woman CFO
• 83% of women CFOs say automation is opening new leadership pathways
• Only 24% of women finance leaders currently rely significantly on AI tools, revealing a key opportunity gap

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