The Evolution of the CFO Role — Shaping Finance leaders and firms of tomorrow

The role of the CFO has never been more consequential — or more complex. Across professional services and beyond, the expectations placed on senior finance leaders have shifted dramatically: from technical stewards of the numbers to strategic architects of business performance – and the pace of change is only increasing.

In this panel discussion, chaired by Deborah Stump, Partner and COO at Oxera Consulting, we bring together leading sector commentators with an audience of senior finance leaders to explore what has driven that transformation — and what lies ahead.

We will examine the growing expectation that CFOs operate as integrated members of the wider leadership team, building relationships and influencing decisions well beyond the balance sheet. We will consider how firms are future-proofing their finance functions in an era of rapid change — and, yes, we will reflect on the impact of AI, whilst ensuring that conversation sits in its proper context alongside the broader human and strategic dimensions of the role.

This is a session should appeal to C-suite members including CFOs, CEOs, COOs and senior leaders who want to share their own lived experience, reflect honestly on the pressures they face, and explore together what the CFO of the future might look like.