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Beyond the balance sheet
The new CFO mandate
Infographic
The role of the chief financial officer (CFO) has moved far beyond stewardship of the balance sheet. See how CFOs are managing risk, maximising AI value and driving growth and value in their evolving roles.
Report
Beyond the balance sheet: The new CFO mandate is an Economist Enterprise report sponsored by SAP. It explores how CFOs are stepping beyond finance to manage risk, lead digital transformation and shape the future of AI.
Insights are based on a global survey of 480 CFOs across Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and the Americas, conducted in July and August 2025.
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