GitLab aims for greater investor transparency under new CFO

The shift comes as investors in major software companies increasingly prioritize forward expectations and visibility into demand trends, not just top-line revenue.

By Alexei Alexis • March 4, 2026

CFOs must be ‘very specific’ about AI ROI metrics: West Monroe

For CFOs growing tired of sweeping AI generalizations, identifying specific KPIs for its use can enable a more disciplined — and financially rewarding — approach, West Monroe’s Connor Augustyn said.

By Grace Noto • March 3, 2026

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The disruption of the rules-based global order means CFOs need to adjust scenario planning to the prospect of higher capital costs and greater foreign exchange risks.

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AI training efforts give ROI a boost

Data and AI literacy have emerged as critical skills in the enterprise as the value of investments comes into focus, according to a DataCamp report.

By Roberto Torres • March 3, 2026

Tech firm Asana’s CFO resigns after less than two years in seat

CFO Sonalee Parekh will be replaced by Aziz Megji, who currently serves as head of financial planning and analysis at the software firm.

By Alexei Alexis • March 3, 2026

6 CFO tips for confronting data challenges as AI scales

CFOs have visibility into every major data touchpoint, making them uniquely positioned to reduce silos, writes Runway CEO Siqi Chen.

By Siqi Chen • March 3, 2026

Transactional vs. transformational: 4 elements to a true payments partnership

Learn how these foundations define strong payments partnerships, and how Adyen brings them to life.

March 2, 2026

Stop chasing vendors for payment details: A NetSuite-native guide to friction-free vendor onboarding

Faster vendor setup. Stronger controls. All in NetSuite.

March 2, 2026

CFOs must craft AI, cyber literacy ‘baseline’: Sysdig

Companies prepping for a surge of “AI-driven roles” must place particular importance on AI and cyber literacy, Sysdig CFO Karen Walker said.  

By Grace Noto • Feb. 27, 2026

Top US class action settlements hit record $79B

Corporate defendants are “operating in a new era of enhanced class action risks,” according to global law firm Duane Morris.

By Alexei Alexis • Feb. 27, 2026

CEOs see AI as the biggest business risk, exceeding geopolitical turmoil

CEOs and CFOs, confronting the rapid spread of AI, face the risk of underperforming by investing either too little or too much in the far-reaching technology.

By Jim Tyson • Feb. 26, 2026

CFOs must rethink ROI amid talent shortage: HubSync

CFOs need to think about tech ROI in terms of how it is helping to empower employees amid an ongoing talent shortage, HubSync’s Mahati Mukkamala said.

By Grace Noto • Feb. 25, 2026

FinOps teams gain clout as AI costs climb

Cost management efforts have spread beyond cloud as enterprises work to get AI spending under control, according to the FinOps Foundation.

By Makenzie Holland • Feb. 24, 2026

Advanced ERPs could cut financial close times by 30%, Gartner says

Before reaping such benefits, CFOs will first need to successfully navigate ERP vendor hype, Gartner’s Mike Helsel said.

By Alexei Alexis • Feb. 24, 2026

Few 10-Ks tie AI to tangible revenue gains, study finds

For most top U.S. companies, the technology remains an “operational tool,” not a primary revenue driver, according to the report.

By Alexei Alexis • Feb. 24, 2026

Branch CFO leans on automation for growth roadmap

Bringing automation into Branch’s finance team is a key part of CFO Matt Peterson’s plan to help it reach its next phase of growth, he said.

By Grace Noto • Feb. 23, 2026

Finance can rise as a strategic powerhouse in the age of AI

AI can propel finance to the forefront, driving strategic impact for the function, the enterprise, and the market. 

Feb. 23, 2026

For some CFOs, AI-driven productivity feels like AI-risk exposure

Finance operations are increasingly AI-powered. Why is oversight still manual?

Feb. 23, 2026

[Podcast] Navigating Change: A CFO’s Guide to Workforce Restructuring

This podcast episode explores how leaders can navigate the impacts of M&As, and technology’s role in workforce management in the face of restructuring.

By CFO Dive's studioID • Feb. 20, 2026

Booking slashes customer service costs with AI, CFO says

The company’s customer service costs are down by about 10%, despite an uptick in bookings, CFO Ewout Steenbergen said.

By Alexei Alexis • Feb. 19, 2026

Generative AI reduces M&A costs by 20%, McKinsey says

Dealmakers using the technology have also shortened their transaction timelines, the firm’s research found.

By Alexei Alexis • Feb. 18, 2026

Streamline your finance tech stack for smarter spend, better results

Ditch fragmented systems—streamline spend with one platform for payroll & expenses.

Feb. 17, 2026

Most CFOs expect larger IT budgets, ‘collapsing’ staff growth: Gartner

The banking, technology and healthcare sectors are seeing the biggest acceleration in tech spending, according to the research.

By Alexei Alexis • Feb. 13, 2026

5 ways AI will redefine the audit profession in 2026

The profession now has a clear path toward achieving long-standing goals, including improved accuracy and more meaningful work for new entrants, writes Trullion CEO Artie Minson.

By Artie Minson • Feb. 13, 2026

HPE CFO puts agentic AI at center of 2026 finance priorities

Finance chief Marie Myers and her team are now poised to drive “far more use of agentic AI” after testing the technology last year, she told CFO Dive.

By Alexei Alexis • Feb. 12, 2026

Rising AI software costs put CFOs in the middle: Tropic

CFOs need to carefully consider how AI tools have truly been incorporated into the solutions and tools offered by their software vendors, Tropic’s Justin Etkin said.

By Grace Noto • Feb. 12, 2026