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Why CFOs need CTOs more than ever

Plus: The FRS 102 insights you need

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Marina Mouka
May 19, 2025

 

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Meet Gavin Maze: FRS 102 insights you need
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EXPERT INSIGHT BY PAPERLESS
Harness the power of AI OCR for seamless Sage invoicing
Manual invoice processing still overloads finance teams despite installing the Sage accounting package. Even with robust accounting systems such as Sage, most organisations continue to use cumbersome, time-consuming processes of rekeying data, seeking approvals, and storing paper documents.

 

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Why CFOs must work closely with CTOs in the age of AI
As the business landscape continues to evolve, the relationship between CFOs and CTOs has never been more critical. Today’s CFOs are no longer just financial stewards—they are strategic leaders shaping the direction of their companies. A major part of that strategy now involves embracing technologies like AI, automation, and data-driven decision-making.

 

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.

 

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DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN FINANCE

Four Financial Leaders Shape Trustworthy AI for the Future of Banking
Four major financial firms—American Express, Grasshopper, Fifth Third Bank, and Credit Karma—are prioritising trust, transparency, and explainability in their AI deployments, focusing on scalable, customer-centric solutions. Their efforts highlight that robust AI integration in financial services demands careful alignment with human judgement, disciplined research, and continuous feedback rather than blind adoption of generative models. This analysis offers specific, actionable insights for industry professionals developing trustworthy, effective AI in finance.

 

WHAT WE'RE LISTENING TO


CFOs Transition From Operational Managers To Influential Partners In Startup Growth
M.G. Thibaut discusses the transformation of the CFO from operational manager to key advisor within high-growth startups, drawing on her experience across SaaS and fintech sectors. By founding Coterie CFO and advising at Scale Venture Partners, she illustrates modern finance leaders’ need for both analytical skills and adaptability. This perspective is central for startup founders and CFOs adapting to rapid technological and organisational change.
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