The KPMG report highlights a major shift in the CFO role as AI transforms finance from a reporting function into a strategic driver of business value. CFOs are moving beyond incremental efficiency gains toward ambitious productivity improvements of 50–70%, leveraging AI across areas like planning, operations, and revenue generation. Success requires modernizing data infrastructure and reengineering processes to be AI-ready, while aligning initiatives to clear business outcomes. As automation takes over routine tasks, CFOs are expected to focus more on strategic insight, capital allocation, and cross-functional influence. Overall, the finance function is evolving into a key partner in driving growth, innovation, and enterprise-wide transformation.

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