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For a long time, the Finance department<\/strong> was perceived as a cost center, confined to its traditional missions of bookkeeping, closing and regulatory reporting. Those days are gone. Now, the Finance Department<\/strong> has established itself as a true strategic partner of the company, at the heart of transformation and value creation decisions. <\/p>\n But in concrete terms, what is the role of the Finance department<\/strong> today? What tasks does it have to perform? And how is it evolving in the face of the rise ofartificial intelligence<\/a>, the Cloud and new regulatory requirements? <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ header_2_font=”|700|||on|||RGBA(255,255,255,0)|” custom_padding=”||5%||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n For decades, the Finance function<\/strong> has structured its activities around a few fundamental pillars:<\/p>\n These missions remain essential prerequisites. But they are no longer sufficient to define the added value of a modern finance department. <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ header_2_font=”|700|||on|||RGBA(255,255,255,0)|” custom_padding=”||5%||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Digital Transformation<\/a> has profoundly reconfigured the CFO<\/strong>‘s scope of action. According to an SAP Concur study relayed by GPO Magazine<\/a>, 93% of CFOs feel that their role today goes beyond traditional finance, and 74% are directly involved in the company’s strategic decisions. <\/p>\n This shift is not insignificant. It reflects a new reality: the Finance Department<\/strong> is now at the intersection of data, risk and the organization’s overall performance. It no longer simply photographs the past, but models the future. <\/p>\n In concrete terms, this means new responsibilities:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ header_2_font=”|700|||on|||RGBA(255,255,255,0)|” custom_padding=”||5%||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n AI<\/strong> is no longer a prospective subject for Finance Departments<\/strong>, it’s an operational reality.<\/p>\n According to CFO Connect’s The State of AI in Finance 2026 report<\/a>, 82% of finance functions now useAI<\/strong> routinely in their processes, and 68% of respondents say thatautomating<\/a> repetitive tasks has freed up time for strategic analysis.<\/p>\n Use cases are multiplying:<\/p>\n There’s a simple explanation for this central positioning: who better than the CFO to assess the ROI of an AI project, control its costs and measure its impact on performance? According to OneStream<\/a>, 75% of CFOs now drive their organization’s AI strategy, ahead of technical departments and even CEOs. <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ header_2_font=”|700|||on|||RGBA(255,255,255,0)|” custom_padding=”||5%||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n By 2029, 527.5 zettabytes of data will be generated worldwide (Statista). The challenge is no longer the quantity of information available, but the ability to exploit it accurately and rapidly. <\/p>\n Yet 57% of CFOs<\/strong> still say they operate in an unpredictable environment, and 58% are now investing in advanced AI and analytical tools to regain control of their forecasts.<\/p>\n The finance department<\/strong>, at the heart of the company’s data flows, is on the front line in guaranteeing their quality and consistency, through rigorous governance of repositories, KPIs and management rules linking ERP, EPM and reporting tools.<\/p>\n Mandatory electronic invoicing<\/a> (due to come into force in France in September 2026), ESG reporting, changing international tax standards: regulatory constraints are piling up and becoming increasingly complex.<\/p>\n The finance department<\/strong> must not only comply with these changes, but also anticipate them, so as to avoid costly emergency compliance measures.<\/p>\n The transformation of the Finance function<\/strong> is also a human one. 30%<\/a> of CFOs identify attracting and retaining talent as a major challenge.<\/p>\n Today’s finance teams<\/strong> need to master advanced technological tools, develop a data culture and adopt a business partner posture.<\/p>\n In fact, 62%<\/a> of CFOs cite employee skills development as the key factor in the success of their transformation.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ header_2_font=”|700|||on|||RGBA(255,255,255,0)|” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In 2026, the finance department<\/strong> is no longer a mere cost center or support department. It has become an engine of transformation, capable of aligning financial performance, strategic management and technological innovation. <\/p>\n To achieve this, we rely on high-performance information systems<\/a>, robust data governance and advanced analysis tools. 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Digital transformation of the finance function: from reporting to strategic management<\/h2>\n
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Artificial intelligence and the finance function: where do we stand in 2026?<\/h2>\n
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What are the challenges facing the CFO in 2026?<\/h2>\n
Financial data governance: a central issue for CFOs<\/h3>\n
Regulatory compliance: electronic invoicing, ESG and international taxation<\/h3>\n
Finance skills and talents: the human challenge of transformation<\/h3>\n
The Finance department at the heart of the company’s transformation<\/h2>\n
Digital transformation of the Finance function: how to identify growth opportunities?<\/h2>\n
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