We surveyed 500 senior finance executives in Europe and North America, across five industry sectors. Key findings include:

  • Automation of the finance function is advancing.
  • An elite group of automation “Masters” is leading the way.
  • Bottom-line benefits are the priority today, but anticipated gains—if realized—could be transformative.
  • A joined-up approach to automation is more likely to be effective.
  • For the most advanced, legacy technologies are the main impediment.
  • Finance’s digital role is enhanced in the most advanced organizations