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CFO Survey

A Dutch perspective

Explore the pulse of Dutch finance in the Deloitte CFO Survey Spring 2025. Discover views on key themes impacting the CFO agenda, including economic outlook, risk management, technology adoption, and sustainability and get an insider's perspective on the current financial landscape. 

Join us on 2 July for our CFO webinar where we will discuss the survey findings.

Steering in times of uncertainty

Never before have we witnessed a landscape full of so many uncertainties. Not surprisingly, approximately 80% of respondents anticipate an economic recession, with profit margin pressures reinforcing this outlook. Geopolitical risks are identified as the most significant threat. Multiple uncertainties are now unfolding simultaneously, making financial decision-making increasingly complex, affecting boardroom priorities.

Deloitte’s biannual Dutch CFO Survey uncovers the critical priorities and challenges shaping the strategies of CFOs across the Netherlands. This report offers a detailed view of the financial landscape, highlighting five priority areas: economic outlook, technology & AI, risk management, sustainability, and the evolving CFO role.

Dive into the survey to explore the impact of the economic outlook and geopolitical tensions on the CFO agenda. And find out how Dutch CFO’s are steering through a rapidly evolving landscape, towards economic resilience, agility, sustainability, digital transformation, and a proactive approach to managing uncertainty. 

Download the full report to explore all insights. And register for our webinar on 2 July where we discuss the survey findings. 

Additionally, you can read interviews with leading industry representatives who share their experiences and strategies in this evolving financial landscape here.

80%

of CFOs anticipate an economic recession within the next 12 months

76%

of CFOs indicate that strategic policies are influenced by risks arising from economic outlooks

31%

of organisations face a shortage of qualified personnel

37%

of CFOs express low confidence in their organisation's ability to manage risks effectively in the current climate

Empowering Dutch CFOs through insightful analysis

This survey is part of our CFO Program. The Dutch CFO Program aims to help CFOs stay ahead in an increasingly complex business environment. Among other initiatives, we aim to reach this goal by analysing the sentiment of Netherlands-based Chief Financial Officers.