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Why CFOs can't afford to miss what AWS just did

Why CFOs can't afford to miss what AWS just did

Plus: 5 key takeaways from CFO Connect

Marina Mouka
May 22, 2025

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Richard Olney: The CFO’s guide to FRS 102
Register now and get Richard’s top strategies for tackling the 2026 deadline. Join Richard Olney from Grant Thornton UK as he shares practical strategies for navigating the FRS 102 transition.

FROM THE MARKET

Michael Turner Appointed Chief Financial Officer at Incora Effective June 2025

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EDITOR’S PICKS

CFO CONNECT SUMMMIT
What CFOs really learned at the Connect Leadership Summit
5 key takeaways from CFO Connect - why AI alone won't save you, how to reskill at scale, and why cross-functional co-creation is non-negotiable.

OPINION
Why CFOs can't afford to miss what AWS just did

Edward Barrow, Cloud Capital

INSIGHTS EXPERT INSIGHTS BY AMEX
Can CFOs Handle the Pressure to Adopt AI?
CFOs are under increasing pressure to integrate AI into their financial strategies, but the path to adoption is filled with challenges. From overcoming internal resistance to navigating the complexities of automation, this article explores how finance leaders can balance innovation with their traditional responsibilities.

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THE BIG INTERVIEW

Q&A: Cox Enterprises' CFO on why finance needs a bigger imagination
Cox Enterprises President and CFO Dallas Clement shares why modern finance leaders must think like strategists, storytellers, and steady hands in a volatile world. From long-term bets to people-first capital planning, Clement unpacks how the CFO role has evolved far beyond the numbers — and why that’s a good thing.

WE’RE ALSO READING

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DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN FINANCE

AI and Automation Are Transforming Finance Into a Data-Driven, Agile Business Function
CFOs must integrate AI-driven automation in finance to increase accuracy, cut processing costs by up to 22%, and enhance fraud detection by 91%, as hyperautomation becomes standard in 2025.

Agentic AI Drives Advanced Automation and Compliance in Financial Services Operations

Robotic Process Automation Enhances Efficiency By Automating Repetitive Business Workflows

WHAT WE'RE LISTENING TO

AI’s Accelerating Role in Shaping Finance, Business, and the Future of Work
CFOs and finance leaders must rapidly assess AI’s accelerating impact on business operations, employment trends, and risk management. David Wood’s expert insights highlight both immediate opportunities and long-term societal implications, urging adaptive frameworks to address disruptive change and harness AI for organisational resilience and value creation.
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