OneStream Global Study Finds Women Take Longer to Reach CFO Seat; But, Once There, Deliver Performance Returns, Lead in Digital Adoption

Study finds women CFOs delivered 4.5% annualized shareholder return; 83% of women finance leaders see automation enabling different expertise to enter the role, but lag in AI advancement and trust Women take ~3+ years longer to reach CFO seat, and over a third follow a non-linear path to the role Companies led by women CFOs delivered ~4.5% annualized shareholder return during their tenure Underperforming firms have seen a 10% performance uplift after appointing a woman CFO 83% of women CFOs say automation, ...