From Historian to Soothsayer: How CFOs Can Future-Ready Their Organizations in the Age of Complexity
In this SAP Concur Conversations podcast, Accenture experts Aneel Delawalla and Paul Carr discuss the evolving role of CFOs. CFOs are shifting from historians to soothsayers, with 68% driving three or more enterprise-wide transformation initiatives. They need to leverage data, scenario planning, and collaboration to navigate complex decisions, while investing in employee experience and a digital core.
Impact and considerations
The CFO role has expanded to enterprise transformation and strategic decision-making, impacting the entire organization's future.
Key points
- 68% of CFOs are driving three or more enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.
- CFOs need to shift from historical reporting to predictive and strategic decision-making.
- Successful CFOs are collaboration creators, breaking down decision silos.
- Investing in employee experience and a digital core is key to future-readiness.
- Scenario planning capabilities help navigate complex environments.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- SAP Concur
- Other sources
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- First source publication
- 30 Jan 2023, 17:19
- Page published
- 14 Aug 2026, 08:27
- Last updated
- 30 Jan 2023, 17:19
- Original links
- SAP Concur Blog：From Historian to Soothsayer: How CFOs Can Future-Ready Their Organizations in the Age of Complexity with Accenture (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 30 Jan 2023, 17:19