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ARTICLE · 13 MAY 2025

CFO Strategies: 2025 CFO Report – Australian Deep Dive

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The CFO's role has shifted beyond traditional financial stewardship, becoming more strategic in navigating technological advancements, economic challenges and evolving business models.

AustraliaFinance and Banking
Ben Shrimpton
Ben Shrimpton
Fiona Hansen
Fiona Hansen
Wouter Veugelen
Wouter Veugelen
Andrew Bantock
Andrew Bantock
Kate Warwick
Kate Warwick

The CFO's role has shifted beyond traditional financial stewardship, becoming more strategic in navigating technological advancements, economic challenges and evolving business models.

As enterprise transformation initiatives continue to accelerate, CFOs are often leading the charge, driving operational improvements, adopting technology and upskilling talent to seize opportunities and manage risks.

In this report, our Australian experts provide key insights into the strategic priorities that are shaping the future of the finance function for Australian CFOs. Data was compiled across a variety of sectors including automotive, healthcare, financial services, construction and consumer goods.

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