One CFO reflected on the impact of automation on her planning process and the team’s contribution to strategic decisions:
“We used to spend weeks gathering data. Now we spend that time analyzing and acting on it.”
This is the shift automation is enabling — freeing up teams from manual grunt work so they can focus on high-impact decisions.
Automation isn’t just about doing things faster.
It’s about doing them smarter.
Gartner research indicates that automating planning processes can lead to significant time savings.
One Gartner study found that the average amount of avoidable rework in accounting departments can take up to 30% of the team’s time.
With 30% more planning time, what could your team achieve?
More accurate forecasts? Faster pivots? Deeper strategic insights?
Today’s CFOs are leading this charge—not just as financial stewards, but as digital trailblazers.
They’re using automation to:
✅ Forecast with speed and precision
✅ Model scenarios in real time
✅ Drive data-led strategy across the business
Modern finance teams aren’t just supporting decisions—they’re steering them.
If your finance function is still bogged down in spreadsheets and manual processes, it’s time to rethink the role of automation.
Because the future of planning belongs to those who move faster, think smarter, and lead better.
Are you ready to lead your team to drive data-led strategic decision-making across your business?
If you want to develop yourself into a digital trailblazer, then make contact.
In the meantime, remember…
Processes that frustrate are opportunities to innovate and automate.
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