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Inside the minds of CFOs: Q2 2025 insights
We’re sharing The CFO’s Q2 2025 AIR, revealing key content trends from senior finance leaders across the UK, US, and Europe.
FROM THE MARKET
EDITOR’S PICKS
INSIGHTS
The new economics of AI: Why cloud spend is now a board-level liability
Cloud spend has become a strategic liability in the age of AI. This article explores why CFOs must take charge of cloud economics, from forecasting and cost visibility to governance and board reporting.
EXPERT INSIGHT BY IRIS SOFTWARE GROUP
(Lease) Accounting for what’s been out of sight
When the UK revises Section 20 of FRS 102, it won't just change lease accounting—it will rewrite the entire workflow for CFOs. Mark Chambers, Managing Director at IRIS Software Group, explains why this is a strategic shift with fundamental implications for your business, and what you need to do to prepare before the 2026 deadline.
THE BIG INTERVIEW
Q&A: Inside Payhawk’s shift to AI-first finance
Payhawk CEO Hristo Borisov explains why the company’s new Financial Controller Agent is built to cut routine complexity for CFOs while maintaining oversight. As the first in its AI Office of the CFO suite, the agent marks a strategic pivot toward AI-first finance.
WE’RE ALSO READING
CLIMATE, CAPITAL & CREDIBILITY
Using climate transition planning to reinforce disclosure and build organisational resilience
Transition planning is essential for boards meeting mandatory climate reporting requirements, as it clarifies goals, strengthens disclosures, and supports organisational resilience. The most effective plans are fully integrated into core operations and aligned with commercial realities, not isolated ESG or compliance exercises. These practices help boards gain stakeholder trust, navigate increased scrutiny, and demonstrate credible action on climate risks—critical as regulatory demands intensify.
WHAT WE'RE LISTENING TO
CFO THOUGHT LEADER
Navigating growth, crisis and AI with Eric Brown, CFO of Cohesity
Eric Brown’s leadership at Cohesity has enabled rapid, effective integration following the acquisition of Veritas, more than doubling Cohesity’s revenue and customer base with minimal overlap. The successful merger achieves major cost synergies and positions Cohesity at the forefront of secure data management for AI. For finance and tech professionals, it exemplifies data-centric growth and M&A execution.
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