2026 Global CFO Survey – UK Insights and Strategies
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March 23, 2026
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At the outset of 2026, CFOs sit at the centre of enterprise transformation — shaping strategy, unlocking performance, and guiding their organisations through a landscape defined by accelerating change.
Across EMEA — and the UK more specifically — organisations are placing greater emphasis on strengthening resilience while optimising operations and costs to navigate persistent uncertainty. At the same time, finance leaders are responding to evolving regulatory demands and ongoing concerns around access to capital.
In this environment, CFOs are playing a critical role in steering organisations through both uncertainty and transformation. The role has evolved well beyond traditional financial stewardship. Today’s CFO is increasingly strategic — helping organisations harness technological advancements, respond to economic challenges, and adapt to rapidly changing business models.
This report explores the key trends shaping the CFO agenda in the UK in 2026. Through in-depth analysis, expert insights, and forward-looking perspectives, it aims to equip financial leaders with the knowledge and confidence needed to navigate the year ahead — a time defined by both promising opportunity and ongoing uncertainty.
Insights from UK CFOs include:
- 56% lead or co-lead company-wide transformation initiatives
- 61% cite leveraging AI as a key driver of enterprise value
- 90% have prioritised predictive cash forecasting
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March 23, 2026
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