The 2021 EMEA Finance Team Trends Report reveals that finance teams continue to struggle with manual processes, limited resources, and lack of time for value-added analysis. Only 37% of respondents said they can fully execute their responsibilities, compared to over half in North America. Key challenges include inefficient reporting, compliance with new regulations, and dispersed data systems. Despite these hurdles, priorities for the next two years include enabling flexible decision-making, automation, and new planning software. Recovery strategies after COVID-19 focus on technology adoption, cautious budgeting, and tracking core metrics like sales, cash flow, and profit.

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