Today's business dynamics demand swift response. To achieve this, I turn to my finance team to provide me with granular and reliable financial performance reports within one or two days of month-end, delivering key metrics and insights that matter. Just like a dashboard in a car, swift reporting is super important to drive business strategies in the right direction.

Preparation, review, and analysis of financial statements have long been the CFO's primary role. Today, they must process large volumes of complex information quickly and maintain review evidence longer. Tools with automation, analytics, and Gen AI capabilities are essential for the new-gen CFO organization to meet these demands efficiently.

The new age finance team’s responsibilities have expanded from accounting for operating results to that of value creation. Functional tools that power automation, visualization and advanced analytics are increasingly being used to accelerate real time decision support, manage risk and uncover growth opportunities. Laying a strong foundation in technology and automation in finance operations therefore becomes imperative to drive strategic partnership and competitive advantages.