This research, conducted at our CFO Retreat, provides a fascinating insight into the challenges CFOs and leadership teams continue to face as a result of the pandemic, and opportunities over the next 12-months.
Key findings from Criticaleye's CFO Research:
Cost reduction and organisational design have moved up the priority list
67% of finance leaders feel isolated in their role
80% say it will take a year of more for revenues to recover
Shareholders and investors are the CFO’s most challenging stakeholder
74% of CFOs believe the Chair provides effective support, compared to just 60% of CEOs
CFOs are less confident than CEOs in the senior team’s ability to navigate strategic uncertainty
Click here for the Criticaleye podcast. In episode one of our Leadership with New Horizons series, Criticaleye CEO Matthew Blagg and Director of Content Marc Barber cover key themes for leaders and senior executives in 2021.