CFO Perspectives

AI strategy for finance leaders: treasury automation, real-time scenario modelling, and the evolving CFO role in 2026.

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CFOJuly 7, 20263 min read

Introducing the CFO AI Market Map

A workflow-based map of 64 finance AI vendors, paired with first-party demand signals from 421 Open Future Forum survey responses.

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CFOJuly 5, 20265 min read

The Top CFO Research Reports to Read in 2026

Boards now expect finance leaders to explain what AI spend is producing, not just what it costs. Five CFO research reports worth your time this year.

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CFOJuly 2, 20267 min read

The Room Confirmed the Report: What 30 Finance Leaders Said About AI, Budgets, and Headcount

Thirty vetted finance leaders confirmed the CFO AI Leverage Report's thesis at a private Palo Alto session — AI is replacing planned headcount growth, not just speeding up tasks.

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CFOJune 30, 20266 min read

Open Future Forum Launches the CFO AI Leverage Report

The Enterprise AI Buying & Budget Index is live. Who signs off on AI purchases, how finance teams measure ROI, and what the data says about CFOs taking the AI budget seat.

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CFOMay 15, 20269 min read

How CFOs Are Using AI to Reshape Financial Strategy in 2026

Treasury automation, real-time scenario modelling, and month-end close acceleration. What the most forward-thinking finance leaders are doing.

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CFOJune 13, 20266 min read

What Is a CFO Peer Group?

A private, curated gathering of chief financial officers who share honest experience — the conversations that cannot happen with the CEO, the board, or the finance team.

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CFOJune 14, 20267 min read

Why CFOs Need Private Peer Forums in the AI Era

AI has made the CFO role more complex and more isolating. Private peer forums are how the best CFOs navigate this — learning from each other in conditions of trust.

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