IBM’s Apptio targets ‘AI sprawl’ in latest FinOps rollout

The tool can help users evaluate whether AI initiatives are incurring costs without corresponding business value or usage, an executive said.

By Alexei Alexis • June 12, 2025

Amazon delivery robots offer ‘large opportunity’ for savings: BofA

The analysis comes as Amazon is reportedly developing software for humanoid robots that could eventually take the jobs of delivery workers. 

By Alexei Alexis • June 10, 2025

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Digital transformation, one smart step at a time

As pricing pressures tighten margins and technologies like artificial intelligence evolve, finance chiefs are more closely scrutinizing the cost and returns of the tech tools they implement.

By CFO Dive staff

Sage launches training program for next-gen CFOs

“In an era defined by tighter margins, speed of business, faster tech shifts and higher expectations, the role of the CFO is evolving,” the software firm said.

By Alexei Alexis • June 10, 2025

Finance without borders: Rethinking contingent cost centers in the age of AI and tariffs

Rethink finance for a borderless workforce. Meet Contingent OS: visibility, control, compliance.

By Adam Craighill, Global SVP of Revenue • June 9, 2025

PayPal veteran named Bill CFO

Rohini Jain is set to become Bill’s finance chief in July, replacing John Rettig who will assume the role of president and chief operating officer.

By Alexei Alexis • June 4, 2025

Banking groups urge SEC to rescind Biden-era cybersecurity rule

The rule has exposed companies to liability risks while failing to provide investors with “decision-useful” information, the coalition said in a recent letter.

By Alexei Alexis • June 3, 2025

AI agents observed sharing sensitive corporate data: SailPoint

The findings come as AI agents proliferate, gaining access to passwords, financial details and other confidential information, the cybersecurity firm said.

By Alexei Alexis • June 2, 2025

Cube AI suite aims to ease finance platform, communication gaps

With planning now a constant on the CFO’s to-do list, AI can help finance chiefs ease critical communication gaps between platforms, Cube CEO Christina Ross said.  

By Grace Noto • June 2, 2025

CFOs, financial execs in crosshairs of ‘highly targeted’ spearphishing campaign

Hackers are preying on senior corporate leaders at banks, investment firms, utilities and insurance companies worldwide.

By Eric Geller • May 30, 2025

Salesforce says over 8,000 customers using new agentic AI tool

The “Agentforce” tool is also now producing $100 million in annual order value, CEO Marc Benioff said.

By Alexei Alexis • May 29, 2025

One in four ransomware payers left with missing data: report

Most ransomware victims responding to the survey said they were threatened with having their data published or sold if they didn’t pay the attacker.

By Alexei Alexis • May 28, 2025

Supercharge finance with AI: Boost productivity, cut cycle times, drive growth

AI-powered finance is revolutionizing the industry by enabling smarter planning processes, dramatically accelerating financial cycles, and delivering greater business impact across organizations.

By IBM, Co-authored by Bill Primerano • May 27, 2025

Tech firms betting big on AI agents face ‘tremendous’ ROI pressure: EY

“Against an uncertain macroeconomic and trade environment, executives are still overwhelmingly positive on the business value that agentic AI can deliver,” said EY’s James Brundage.

By Alexei Alexis • May 27, 2025

Are you a next-gen CFO? Here’s a check-list to find out.

Modern CFOs don’t just share numbers — they create clarity, drive conviction and move the business toward the right decision, says Runway CEO Siqi Chen.

By Siqi Chen • May 27, 2025

BJ’s Wholesale Club is willing to sacrifice margin for digital convenience

Store-based fulfillment options cost the warehouse club money, but loyalty improvements more than make up the difference, according to CEO Bob Eddy.

By Bryan Wassel • May 22, 2025

AI is helping to curb Microsoft’s finance headcount growth, exec says

The tech giant’s finance team has “no appetite right now to continue to grow our headcount at the same pace” as in previous years, Microsoft’s Cory Hrncirik said.

By Alexei Alexis • May 21, 2025

Nvidia, American Express join the FinOps Foundation

The nonprofit trade group also welcomed AMD, Snowflake and ServiceNow to its ranks Wednesday amid a tech sector push to curb cloud spend.

By Matt Ashare • May 21, 2025

Is your accounting team ready for a paradigm shift?

Traditional accounting practices — which limit insights to post-close reviews and delay crucial decisions — are struggling to keep pace, writes Oracle’s Julie Girard.

By Julie Girard • May 20, 2025

Hack could cost Coinbase up to $400M: filing

The crypto exchange is offering a $20 million reward for information leading to the hackers’ arrest. Coinbase terminated customer support agents who leaked customer data.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • May 16, 2025

Businesses revamp procurement amid AI adoption swell

Most companies are imposing stricter requirements when evaluating AI-powered software compared with other technologies, according to G2.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • May 16, 2025

Why spreadsheets aren’t going away anytime soon

Spreadsheets are not just a tool of the past; they will be a vital component of the future of finance, Gartner’s Mike Helsel writes.

By Mike Helsel • May 16, 2025

Cisco taps chief strategy officer to succeed retiring CFO

With Mark Patterson taking its finance reins, the tech giant will still likely continue prioritizing cash flow and shareholder returns, a Morningstar analyst said.

By Alexei Alexis • May 15, 2025

OneStream shakes up finance software portfolio with AI agents

A new “deep analysis agent” unveiled by the company is able to perform “much like a business analyst on your team,” CEO Tom Shea said.

By Alexei Alexis • May 14, 2025

Booking CFO leans on AI in push to run ‘tight ship’

The online travel company is looking to slash costs by as much as $450 million by the end of 2027. It aims to reinvest some of the freed-up capital into AI projects.

By Alexei Alexis • May 13, 2025

AI is stirring mixed feelings among CFOs, survey finds

The research highlights a “trust gap between the untested promise of AI and the wariness of security and privacy risks,” finance software company Kyriba said.

By Alexei Alexis • May 13, 2025