From cpaaustralia.com.au: CFOs in 2025 will prioritise data-driven decision-making, ESG compliance, and enhanced soft skills to navigate uncertainty and foster organizational resilience.

Key skills identified by finance leaders include strategic leadership, technical innovation, emotional intelligence, and effective communication to align teams and strategies.

Embracing technological advancements, such as AI and digital transformation, will be essential for CFOs to maintain competitiveness and drive sustainable growth.