Nearly Three-Quarters of CFOs Project Double-Digit Growth in 2025: FTI Consulting’s Global CFO Report
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FTI Consulting's 2025 Global CFO Report reveals that 72% of CFOs expect revenue growth of 10% or more in the next 12 months. The survey, covering 655 senior finance executives globally, shows 77% of CFOs from companies with revenues over $5 billion remain highly optimistic, while mid-market firms show decreased optimism with 67.5% predicting double-digit growth, down from 76% in 2024.
Key findings include: cybersecurity ranking among top strategic priorities, with 75% of North American CFOs citing cyber attacks as a major challenge; an 11% increase in finance function outsourcing; changing CFO tenure patterns; and 87% of CFOs planning to implement AI tools within 12 months. The report also highlights that 85% of CFOs identify forecasting accuracy as a primary area for improvement.
Positive
- 72% of CFOs project double-digit revenue growth for 2025
- 77% of large company CFOs ($5B+) remain highly optimistic
- 11% increase in finance function outsourcing for operational efficiency
- 87% of CFOs planning AI implementation within 12 months
Negative
- Mid-market CFO growth expectations declined from 76% to 67.5% YoY
- 75% of North American CFOs report cyber attacks as major challenge
- 85% of CFOs indicate issues with forecasting accuracy
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the release of its 2025 Global CFO Report, which reveals almost three-quarters (
The survey, which collected the views of 655 senior finance executives across North America; Europe, the Middle East and Africa; Asia; and Australia, was conducted by the firm’s Office of the CFO Solutions practice in collaboration with CFO Dive.
More than three-quarters (
Mid-market firms with revenues between
“Despite market volatility and economic pressures, this survey reflects what we’re seeing from our CFO clients: confidence in the ability of their businesses to expand,” said Gina Gutzeit, Global Leader of the Office of the CFO Solutions practice at FTI Consulting. “Additionally, CFO roles have shifted beyond traditional financial stewardship; they are placing more emphasis on strategic planning to help navigate the technological advancements and evolving business models needed to stay competitive.”
Additional insights from the global survey include:
- Cybersecurity was ranked in the top three strategic priorities for CFOs across all regions surveyed. In North America,
75% of respondents say cyber attacks are among their top challenges, leading to investment in robust defenses. - Outsourcing finance functions has increased by
11% from 2024 to 2025. This increase highlights the growing reliance on external capabilities as CFOs seek to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs and improve access to both technology and skills, without sacrificing capacity. - CFO turnover rates are changing. While the majority (
54% ) of respondents still view the average tenure of a CFO at one company to be between three to five years, the number of respondents believing CFO tenure is five years or longer has increased5% from 2024. This shift suggests organizations are valuing strategic leadership from CFOs, especially as they navigate complex challenges and market uncertainty. - CFOs continue to emphasize the importance of improving forecasting capabilities, with
85% identifying forecasting accuracy as a primary area needing improvement. 87% of CFOs stated that they plan to use AI tools within the next 12 months, demonstrating a commitment to leveraging innovative tools that can enhance predictive capabilities.
“Whether it’s navigating their organizations through inflation, supply chain disruption or competitive pressures, the strategic CFO doesn’t sit on the sidelines; they are in the thick of it, driving decisions that shape the future of their organization,” said Alan Numsuwan, an Executive Vice President in FTI Consulting’s Office of the CFO Solutions practice. “As we have seen more and more, CFOs are driving growth through finance-led decision support and taking an increased role in business strategy.”
For more information, read the full survey report here.
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. With more than 8,300 employees located in 34 countries and territories, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges and make the most of opportunities. The Company generated
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