In today’s complex, nonlinear, and constantly changing business environment, it’s no longer possible for finance and accounting professionals to rely on existing skillsets. The rules of engagement have changed.
How can finance teams not just support but help develop strategy? How can automation be adopted and scaled to increase speed and success? What does the groundswell of interest in ESG mean to accountants? How can the finance function facilitate collaboration and good data governance? To be part of positive change and growth in organisations, what are the essential skills for the coming years?
In this series, we interview CFOs, finance directors, and other leaders from around the world to find out what skills are at the top of their minds. They said foundational finance skills will always be relevant, but other important competencies include machine learning, data analytics, Power BI, managing a remote team, empathy and listening skills, and connecting the dots. Published twice weekly, these interviews will give you a sense of what skills to develop for the future.
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Operating costs are constraining AI use for several companies, but the majority of organisations plan to increase AI investments, according to an annual survey from McKinsey & Co.
Most investors in a new survey cite concerns about AI accuracy in company disclosures, and more than one in four executives report that AI errors have been detected in information that reached external audiences or company boards.
More than one in four data breaches are AI-enabled, according to an annual IBM report. The shifting threat landscape has prompted C-suite leaders to rethink the use of AI agents in security.
A global survey shows that regular AI use makes employees feel more self-sufficient, but AI is also replacing informal interactions that foster learning.
The share of respondents actively using AI in cybersecurity strategy rose sharply in a global survey, but governance is not maturing at the same pace as deployment.
