Deloitte’s inaugural Finance Trends 2026 report, based on a global survey of more than 1,300 CFOs and finance leaders, shows the finance function evolving into a strategic growth driver amid economic uncertainty. Over 57% of finance leaders now play a major role in shaping enterprise strategy, while adoption of AI and cloud technologies is helping teams optimize costs and drive innovation. Although 63% report active use of AI, only a minority see clear, measurable ROI or have fully integrated AI agents, highlighting a gap between adoption and impact. To navigate complexity, finance leaders are prioritizing advanced scenario planning and agile governance, finance-led cost management, and tech-talent infusion (AI, automation, data skills) to build future-ready teams and extend their influenc

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