Financial Executives Priorities 2026 Report

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Released in partnership with Forvis Mazars, the report captures insights from more than 200 senior finance leaders—including CFOs, CAOs, and controllers—across industries, regions, and company sizes. 
The findings explore executive priorities for 2026, top financial strategies, workforce and talent trends, cybersecurity and risk management, and the accelerating role of AI and digital transformation in the finance function.

Key findings from the Financial Executives Priorities 2026 Report include:

• Technology and AI Take Center Stage – Finance leaders are accelerating digital transformation, making technology enablement and AI adoption core to strategy for efficiency and resilience.
• Economic Confidence With Cautious Optimism – Executives remain optimistic about U.S. economic performance and industry outlook, while applying disciplined selectivity to expansion and M&A decisions.
• Cybersecurity and Risk Stay Top of Mind – Organizations are investing in advanced controls and AI-driven automation to strengthen resilience against evolving threats.
• Operational Efficiency Drives Investment – Budgets remain disciplined, with a sharp focus on high-ROI digital initiatives that deliver measurable value.