Core Insights - The Deloitte Finance Trends report highlights how finance leaders are adapting to complexities and preparing for future challenges through a global survey of 1,326 finance leaders, primarily CFOs from companies with annual revenues exceeding $1 billion [1] Group 1: Finance Trends - Scenario planning and agile governance are essential as finance chiefs balance cost efficiency with growth investments amid supply chain disruptions, with 75% of respondents indicating insufficient resources for investment [2] - Finance leaders are increasingly seen as primary strategy influencers, with 57% of respondents claiming this role, and nearly half utilizing cloud solutions to optimize costs [3][4] Group 2: Cost Management - Finance-led cost management is linked to measurable value, with 36% of finance leaders primarily responsible for cost management, and 47% of these leaders consistently meeting cost-savings targets [6] Group 3: AI Integration - While 63% of finance teams are experimenting with AI, only 21% report clear, measurable value from these investments, and just 14% have fully integrated AI agents into their finance functions [7][8] - Early-stage AI adopters face challenges in justifying ROI, with 30% struggling compared to 21% of more advanced AI users [9] Group 4: Talent Development - A significant focus on infusing technology talent into finance departments is evident, with 64% of respondents planning to enhance technical skills by 2026, particularly in AI, automation, and data analysis [10]