Finance leaders are making record investments in AI and digital transformation, but that’s not the only shift happening in finance delivery.
Based on responses from more than 230 CFOs and senior finance leaders across industries, the 2026 Q1 CFO Survey from our parent company, Grant Thornton, shows how organizations are redesigning finance operating models to address talent shortages, scale digital transformation, support growth, and improve efficiency in a volatile economic environment.
Our infographic distills the key findings into one executive-ready snapshot — highlighting the trends, strategies, challenges, and priorities shaping finance in 2026.
Download the infographic to explore:
- How CFOs are balancing investment and cost discipline amid uncertainty
- Why tech spending is reaching a record high, with 68% doubling down on AI
- How CFOs are rethinking operating models as 54% continue to face talent challenges
- Why 82% are prioritizing shared services and outsourcing
- Why nearshoring is accelerating as 68% prioritize value beyond cost
