Results for “Finance Trends Survey” Search Submit Filter by: Advanced Filter All results Solutions Industry Typelist People Client Story Insights/Blogs Filter Search Sort by RelevanceDate Order AscDesc Survey January 3, 2023 ESG: A continental rift? Key findings from an Oxford-Protiviti Survey, Executive Outlook on the Future of ESG, 2032 and Beyond: Oxford-Protiviti executive survey with a 10-year outlook finds North American leaders less worried about environmental risk and ESG regulation, and less open to change. Executives in Europe and Asia-Pacific (APAC) perceive the stakes as higher and expect more change externally and within their… Blog May 23, 2025 Sustainability Is Evolving; Data Remains Critical As governments and regulators are scaling back sustainability disclosure requirements and postponing compliance and reporting deadlines, many organizations (including most public companies) are continuing their pace voluntarily and undeterred, while others are breathing a sigh of relief and starting to think where to re-allocate their time and resources next. Our suggestion: Use the regulatory… Blog December 11, 2023 Supply Chain Management’s Upgrade Is Overdue Manufacturers are reassessing their supply chain frameworks and capabilities in response to never-before-seen supply chain upheavals and dramatic customer ordering swings. By the numbers: 45% of finance organizations consider cost optimization to be their top priority, and 37% are enhancing third-party risk management oversight of their suppliers. Why it matters: Longstanding demand planning,… Survey December 12, 2023 2024 Top Risks in the Consumer Products and Services Industry The Consumer Products and Services industry group faces a long list of headwinds heading into 2024. Inflationary pressure, workforce attrition with talent gaps and protecting customers’ data are top on the list of major concerns weighing on the minds of senior executives in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) and retail industry group. Blog February 3, 2022 For CFOs, Talent, Culture and Resilience Rate as Immediate and Long-Term Strategic Challenges Overview of top risk issues in 2022 While the CFO’s rapidly expanding collection of strategic concerns continues to defy expectations, the Top Risks Survey results for finance leaders reflect a fundamental dynamic of physics. Acceleration is directly proportional to force, according to Newton’s Second Law, which helps explain why the CFO’s role is transforming so swiftly. The past two years… Blog February 9, 2024 ESG Data Management and Reporting Are the CFO’s Responsibility — Period In a global survey of CFOs and finance leaders conducted by Protiviti, ESG metrics and measurement stand out as the highest priority for the finance organization to address over the next 12 months. Make no mistake: The new era of ESG data management and reporting is ultimately about risk management. Mitigating myriad risks that can arise from unsubstantiated or otherwise deficient ESG data and… Blog January 18, 2023 The CFO’s Strategic Contributions Keep Expanding As the CFO’s strategic star continues to rise, Hubble’s theory of an expanding universe also seems to apply to the broadening purview — and workload — of finance executives. Protiviti’s latest global survey of CFOs and finance leaders shows that the top overall priorities for these leaders continue to proliferate. Their realms of responsibility include burnishing leadership skills and shaping… Blog July 20, 2022 ESG Journey Just Beginning, but Leaders Have a Clear Competitive Advantage As companies come under growing pressure to make measurable, reportable (and reported) progress on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, there is increased demand on business leaders to implement effective sustainability practices that resonate with customers, partners and employees. Technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) companies have not been immune to the pressure.… Whitepaper December 21, 2022 Software Company CFOs Discuss Risks, Budgeting and Talent Issues Chief financial officers (CFOs) of high-growth software organisations met virtually to discuss topics of mutual interest, including top risks, leading industry practices and trends. The agenda for this small-group meeting, conducted under Chatham House Rule, was created through a series of pre-interviews. Protiviti managing directors Scot Glover and Noah Kessler, hosted the exchange. Comments… Newsletter August 10, 2023 Is Your Board Technology-Engaged? With technology clearly a material driver of change, boards of larger companies are trending toward a more strategic focus on technology. Should your board be a part of that trend?Why it matters: The board community has been acknowledging the speed of disruptive innovation, largely driven by emerging technologies.Yes, but: There are also considerations pertaining to speed-to-market, technical… Load More
