A new study of 1,900 finance leaders in the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia, and South Africa by Sage has found that over four-fifths (83%) of finance leaders believe the industry needs a new breed of CFO. "The Redefined CFO" study investigates how finance leaders today take a more holistic approach with a reliance on data to engage with the wider strategic priorities of organizations. Stepping out from the shadow of the CEO, the CFO has become a hub of business information – diversifying their expertise, recruiting the right talent, and ensuring they implement emerging technologies and purpose-driven programs to remove friction and deliver insights. The Chief Facilitative, Fairness, and Focus Officers represent this new breed of CFO.
