Weekender Digest
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.
WEEKLY EDITION BY MARINA MOUKA
Welcome to your latest CFO's Weekend Digest, your go-to source for the week’s top insights and updates tailored for financial leaders.
◼ Microsoft’s 9,000 layoffs amid H‑1B filings fuel political backlash and internal dissent.
◼ AI is no longer optional. CFOs must lead its adoption to turn risk into competitive edge.
◼ Payhawk’s AI agent promises less noise, more control, and automation that actually works.
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NEWS
Microsoft is under fire after laying off 9,000 workers while filing thousands of H‑1B visa petitions, drawing criticism from US politicians and sparking internal unrest. CEO Satya Nadella defended the cuts as part of an AI-driven restructuring, emphasising strategic realignment rather than workforce downsizing.
INSIGHTS
AI is redefining the CFO’s role, demanding leaders understand its capabilities, risks, and strategic impact. From data governance and compliance to talent transformation, the technology offers both opportunity and responsibility. Those who master AI’s implications will drive growth and build resilient finance functions.
EXCLUSIVE
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.
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