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Survey Report | July 8, 2026

Top 3 Priorities for CFOs in 2026

Survey Report | July 8, 2026

Top 3 Priorities for CFOs in 2026

In 2026, CFOs are navigating a rapidly evolving business landscape shaped by digital transformation, economic uncertainty, and the accelerating adoption of AI and automation. To better understand their top priorities, we surveyed more than 100 CFOs on the topic. In this report, we provide a comprehensive view of the survey results, including key themes and strategic imperatives shaping the future of finance leadership.
Infographic | April 23, 2026

2026 CFO Leadership Perspectives

Infographic | April 23, 2026

2026 CFO Leadership Perspectives

In our annual Leadership Perspective Survey of CFO community members, more than 100 CFOs share their top priorities, spending areas, and enterprise objectives shaping the finance agenda for 2026. Discover where they are investing their efforts and resources to build future-ready organizations.
Infographic | May 22, 2025

2025 CFO Leadership Perspectives

Infographic | May 22, 2025

2025 CFO Leadership Perspectives

Gartner C-level Communities recently surveyed over 100 CFO community members to identify their key priorities and investment areas for the upcoming year. Here’s what they reported in our annual CFO Leadership Perspective Survey.
Blog | December 9, 2025

3 Key Themes for CFOs in 2026

Blog | December 9, 2025

3 Key Themes for CFOs in 2026

Gartner CFO Communities are preparing for another year of impactful, year-round gatherings, and our community members actively share insights and experiences to shape the discussion topics at each event. Read the 3 key themes that will shape our community agendas and discussions in 2026.
Town Hall Insights | August 22, 2024

Enabling Finance Transformation Success

Town Hall Insights | August 22, 2024

Enabling Finance Transformation Success

Finance transformation is the top priority for CFOs in 2024, and Evanta’s Washington, DC CFO Community recently came together to discuss their goals and challenges in this area. – Read the key takeaways from the discussion.
Leadership Profile | July 3, 2025

Lessons from Bayer’s Guru Ramamurthy on Modern CFO Leadership

Leadership Profile | July 3, 2025

Lessons from Bayer’s Guru Ramamurthy on Modern CFO Leadership

Guru Ramamurthy, global CFO of Bayer Crop Science, is at the forefront of transformation within one of the world’s leading life sciences companies. In this exclusive profile, Guru reflects on the defining moments that have shaped his career, the leadership philosophies that guide his decisions, and his vision for the evolving role of the CFO in today’s dynamic business landscape.
Blog | February 16, 2026

7 CFOs Share Their Toughest Challenges Today

Blog | February 16, 2026

7 CFOs Share Their Toughest Challenges Today

To better understand what’s truly top of mind for today’s finance leaders, we asked CFO community members from top organizations to share their greatest challenges. Here’s what seven CFOs had to say.
Blog | June 5, 2023

Conquering the Top Challenges Facing CFOs

Blog | June 5, 2023

Conquering the Top Challenges Facing CFOs

As the impact of economic disruption continues its undulating impact on industries, CFOs must be the strategic guide for their organization during challenging times. Recently, the Chicago CFO community gathered for their inaugural Inner Circle Dinner to network and discuss their mission critical challenges – these are their takeaways.
Blog | April 8, 2024

Top Finance and Enterprise Priorities for CFOs in 2024

Blog | April 8, 2024

Top Finance and Enterprise Priorities for CFOs in 2024

As they aim to drive growth and create operational efficiencies, CFOs are becoming increasingly focused on how technology and digital transformation can help achieve their goals. We polled CFOs across Evanta communities on their approach to key priorities and objectives for 2024 – here, we highlight some key takeaways.
Leadership Profile | November 4, 2024

Alan Tachikawa's Path to CFO at Aflac Global Investments

Leadership Profile | November 4, 2024

Alan Tachikawa's Path to CFO at Aflac Global Investments

Alan Tachikawa, CFO at Aflac Global Investments, has had a remarkable career journey and his diverse experiences have significantly shaped his approach to leadership and decision-making. In this article, Alan discusses the greatest advice he’s received from insightful leaders, his leadership philosophy, approach to finance transformation, and how he stays “ahead of the curve” in the evolving business landscape.
Blog | December 30, 2024

3 Key Insights from Our CFO Survey on Change Management

Blog | December 30, 2024

3 Key Insights from Our CFO Survey on Change Management

In our recent Community Pulse Survey, we asked 800 C-level executives to share their approaches to change management. Here, we delve into the responses from CFOs, highlighting key trends from the results.