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    SolarWinds promotes insider to CFO seat

    The change comes as the company defends itself against a Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit stemming from a major cybersecurity breach in 2020.

    By June 18, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    7 CFO tips for thriving despite ‘perma-crisis’ turmoil

    “Foundational rules for risk management have been fundamentally altered forever,” the former CEO of the Institute of Internal Auditors said.

    By June 17, 2025
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from CFO Dive

    Tarifff headwinds along with the accounting talent shortage and the promises and traps of generative AI, are among the top issues CFOs are grappling with this year.

    By CFO Dive staff
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    Cyberattacks top list of global business concerns, Kroll finds

    Many companies feel unprepared to comply with global privacy and security rules, according to the advisory firm’s annual business sentiment survey.

    By Eric Geller • June 17, 2025
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    How Kraft Heinz measures AI project value

    A newly formed team helps the food and beverage giant assess the success of an initiative as it works to facilitate an innovation funnel.

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • June 17, 2025
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    Opinion

    Why agentic AI may herald golden age for procurement

    Procurement is an ideal use case for agentic AI because it’s inherently complex, data-driven and prone to human error, writes Globality’s Keith McFarlane.

    By Keith McFarlane • June 17, 2025
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    Inside Microsoft finance team’s AI-driven cost, time savings

    AI is “driving so much change at the company … saving us thousands upon thousands of hours” as well as millions of dollars, Microsoft’s Cory Hrncirik said.

    By June 17, 2025
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    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 June 12, 2025
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    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 June 10, 2025
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    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 June 10, 2025
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    Sponsored by Papaya Global

    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
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    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 June 4, 2025
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    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 June 3, 2025
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    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 June 2, 2025
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    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 June 2, 2025
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    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
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    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 May 29, 2025
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    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 May 28, 2025
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    Sponsored by IBM

    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
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    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 May 27, 2025
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    Opinion

    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
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    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
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    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 May 21, 2025
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    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
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    Opinion

    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
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    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