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Why AI is the last thing CFOs are willing to cut
Faced with paused capex and fresh rounds of cost-cutting, finance leaders are doubling down on targeted AI bets that promise long-term value.
NEWS ANALYSIS
Jaguar Land Rover to slash 500 management jobs
EXPERT INSIGHT BY CFI
FPAP vs. FMVA: Which certification builds the finance team you need?
It’s a familiar dilemma for today’s CFO: you’ve secured the headcount, you’ve set the strategy, and now you need people; people who can not only understand the numbers but shape what comes next.
LEADING VOICE BROADCAST INSIGHTS
From spreadsheets to software: The essential shift for FRS 102 compliance
Spreadsheets can't keep up with the demands of the revised FRS 102 standard. Here's why finance teams are shifting to purpose-built software for compliance, audit efficiency, and real-time oversight, before the 2026 deadline hits.
THE BIG INTERVIEW
Q&A: PensionBee’s CFO on when growth demands slowing down
PensionBee CFO Christoph Martin reflects on scaling a fintech business with restraint, why timing matters more than speed, and how finance can lead from behind the scenes.
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TALENT, TECH & THE MID-YEAR RESET
Finance Leaders Pause Capital Spending; Focus Shifts Emphatically Towards Artificial Intelligence
Finance leaders are pausing capital expenditures amidst economic uncertainties, shifting focus to AI investments, according to Gartner's survey. Interest rates, inflation, and policy changes drive cautious spending, with 67% of financial executives cutting costs while maintaining AI advancements to secure long-term competitiveness.
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Building a smarter financial funnel with Kevin Wall at Stax Payments
Kevin Wall's transition from public accounting to operation-focused finance set a trajectory of deep expertise at firms like Alcatel-Lucent and FIS. Now as CFO of Stax Payments, he is gearing efforts towards launching an end-to-end processing engine, prioritising efficiency in lead generation and revenue acceleration.
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