Last month, Gartner conducted a survey of 173 CFOs who were asked to compose their list of digital priorities for 2021. Here is the digest table of the survey findings.
TOP 5 Digital Priorities:
SOURCE: Gartner, November 2020
Now, let’s take a look at a comment of the chief of research in the Gartner Finance practice:
“The COVID-19 pandemic has forced CFOs to abruptly assess both their organizations’ and functions’ current digital capabilities, and they have clearly found many areas lacking. Next year will be about accelerating digital investment timelines from the pace of a multi-year marathon to a 12-month sprint. However, most CFOs aren’t sure they will successfully cross the finish line in many of these areas.
CFOs face dual demands in funding the broader digital enterprise, while also ensuring their own function is equipped with the tools, technologies, and talent for successful transformation. Fortunately, many digital priorities, such as RPA, should also be supportive of CFOs’ cost optimization goals, at least long-term.”
Alexander Bant, chief of research in the Gartner Finance practice
