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Finance Trends 2026

Unlocking an expanded scope of finance

Finance Trends 2026, our inaugural report, offers a comprehensive look at how the finance function – and the role of the CFO – are evolving in today’s dynamic environment. We gathered insights from more than 1,300 global finance leaders from a range of industries to identify the trends transforming the finance function now – and shaping their futures. From embracing new technologies to building resilient organizations, our proprietary research offers an exclusive window into how finance leaders are playing a central role in driving innovation and setting the strategic agenda for enterprise-wide growth for 2026 and beyond. And as the finance landscape grows more complex amid uncertainty, these trends illustrate the increasingly prominent and integral role that finance leaders hold within their organizations.

Topics include:
• Scenario planning and agility
• Scaling influence with AI and cloud
• New value driven by cost management
• Where AI is being embraced, and where it’s lagging
• The new finance talent (hint: data science meetsaccountancy)

Explore the trends here: Finance Trends 2026 | Deloitte US

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