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AI use in finance surges as leaders focus on resilience & risk

AI use in finance has surged to 72%, with CFOs leveraging it for resilience, risk management, and navigating tariff-driven economic challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025

Marketing Technologies

BlackLine unveils Verity AI to transform financial operations

BlackLine launches Verity AI on its Studio360 platform, aiming to automate finance tasks and deliver predictive insights for CFOs with trusted, auditable AI.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025

Partner Programmes

Philip Walsh rejoins Middlebank Consulting Group as associate

Philip Walsh rejoins Middlebank Consulting Group as Associate, bringing extensive finance and operations expertise to enhance clients' supply chains and growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025

Partner Programmes

Matthew Brown appointed CFO as Tenable reshuffles top team

Tenable appoints Matthew Brown as new CFO, replacing Steve Vintz who moves to Co-CEO, marking a strategic shift in leadership and growth focus.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Data Analytics

CFOs are shifting gears: AI is now a boardroom priority

Modern CFOs are increasingly embracing AI technologies, transforming finance functions to boost efficiency and strategic decision-making.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Hyperscale

Alok Garodia joins FLOW as Chief Financial Officer to drive growth

Alok Garodia joins FLOW Digital Infrastructure as CFO to boost growth and expand its data centre operations across Asia Pacific, backed by PAG's strong capital.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025

Financial Systems

Webinar: What CFOs can learn from Kieser outgrowing Xero

Kieser streamlined finance by replacing 27 Xero accounts with one NetSuite system, cutting month-end closes from 25 days to three for faster growth.

By Annexa • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025

DevOps

Buildkite appoints Kevin Gounden as CEO to lead AI software push

Buildkite has named Kevin Gounden as CEO to spearhead growth and AI innovation in its software delivery platform used by top firms worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025

Data Analytics

AI-driven spend management vital for better visibility, says new Hackett data

New Hackett data shows AI-driven spend management boosts CFOs' visibility, cutting costs and accelerating sourcing in tight finance environments.

By Andy Tongue • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025

Digital Transformation

The new mandate for CFOs

CFOs now drive business transformation and resilience, leveraging AI and real-time data to lead strategy beyond traditional financial stewardship.

By Mac Weaver • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Exclusive: Oracle's Meredith Rowan on embracing AI agents to boost productivity

Enterprise finance teams in Australasia are adopting AI agents to automate manual tasks, boosting productivity and transforming finance leadership roles.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) stories

Digital Transformation

UK CMOs overwhelmed by tech burden as marketing roles evolve

A study reveals 92% of UK CMOs would have chosen different careers, overwhelmed by mounting technology demands in modern marketing roles.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

Spectrum bolsters board & executive with key new appointments

Spectrum appoints Billy Aucamp as CFO, Jeremy Foster as Director, and John Marshall as Board Advisor, strengthening leadership and governance.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025

Partner Programmes

Tenable appoints Matthew Brown as new CFO amid leadership shift

Tenable names Matthew Brown as CFO to drive growth, following Steve Vintz's move to joint CEO alongside Mark Thurmond.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Caseware unveils new executive team to drive AI in accounting

Caseware has revamped its executive team to champion AI-driven innovation and efficiency in accounting technology globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025

Partner Programmes

Invenio appoints Adam Feigin as CFO & board member

Invenio appoints Adam Feigin as CFO and board member, leveraging his 14 years of finance experience to support business growth and international expansion.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 16th Aug 2025

PwC

Ofload appoints Harmen Fredrikze as new Chief Financial Officer

Ofload has appointed Harmen Fredrikze as its new CFO to strengthen leadership amid growth, bringing over 20 years' experience in global tech and software firms.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025

Software-as-a-Service

WiseTech Global names Zubin Appoo as new Chief Executive

WiseTech Global appoints long-time insider Zubin Appoo as Chief Executive Officer, ending its interim leadership phase and advancing succession plans.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025