In 2023, finance teams across Germany and EMEA shifted from optimism to pragmatism as they faced inflation, rising interest rates, labor shortages, and supply chain constraints. Over-reliance on IT remains a challenge, with 70% of EMEA respondents citing it as a concern. The top issues include budget restraints, rising prices, lack of skills, manual processes, and data limitations. Efficiency dropped globally across core responsibilities like treasury, M\&A, and strategy, while workloads in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning grew. To bridge gaps, organizations are investing in tools, training, and automation, aiming to boost collaboration and decision-making.

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