Chief financial officers are in it for a balancing act on sustainability mandates, technology investments, and economic and geopolitical shifts.
According to the World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2025, Artificial intelligence (AI) has become both an opportunity and a challenge for businesses as it rapidly reshapes the role of CFOs, offering unprecedented opportunities in automation, data analytics and risk management.
Of course, its adoption comes with challenges due to concerns on cybersecurity, regulatory complexities and workforce displacement, thereby creating issues for finance leaders working to balance investments in AI with risk management strategies to ensure sustainable growth.
The World Economic Forum notes that across industries, CFOs view AI as a strategic asset shaping the future of finance.
Other key takeaways are the following:
- AI investments should be aligned with business objectives and demonstrate clear ROI.
- CFOs must develop robust frameworks to measure AI’s financial impact.
- Cybersecurity must be a top priority to safeguard AI-driven processes.
- AI will continue to evolve, and financial leaders must stay proactive in adopting best practices.
