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How CFOs can lead finance transformation in a data-driven world

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In this episode of the Better Finance: CFO Insights podcast, host Myles Corson speaks with Alex Curran, CEO of Aptitude Software, about what it takes to lead finance transformation in today's data-rich, technology-enabled landscape. Drawing on findings from the 2025 Global Autonomous Finance Benchmark, they explore how finance teams are making progress through scalable initiatives, cross-functional collaboration and a focus on real-time insights.

Alex stresses that successful transformation starts at the leadership level. She discusses how CFOs, CTOs and CIOs are aligning on priorities, breaking down silos and rethinking how technology, talent and data can come together to support strategic outcomes.

She also shares how leading organizations are modernizing finance by automating manual processes, building business cases for AI adoption and shifting from a compliance mindset toward strategic partnership. As new skill sets emerge, including data science and business analytics, finance is being redefined from the ground up.

Key takeaways:
  • Learn how CFOs, CTOs and CIOs are aligning to lead transformation with shared priorities and accountability.
  • Explore why high-performing finance teams start small, prove value early and then scale successful initiatives.
  • Understand how clean, real-time data can help finance leaders shift from control to strategic partnership.
  • Discover emerging skill sets that are shaping the future of finance, from data science to cross-functional collaboration.
  • Recognize the importance of leadership alignment in driving successful finance transformation.

© 2025 Ernst & Young Global Limited

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In this episode of the Better Finance: CFO Insights podcast, host Myles Corson speaks with Alex Curran, CEO of Aptitude Software, about what it takes to lead finance transformation in today's data-rich, technology-enabled landscape. Drawing on findings from the 2025 Global Autonomous Finance Benchmark, they explore how finance teams are making progress through scalable initiatives, cross-functional collaboration and a focus on real-time insights.

Alex stresses that successful transformation starts at the leadership level. She discusses how CFOs, CTOs and CIOs are aligning on priorities, breaking down silos and rethinking how technology, talent and data can come together to support strategic outcomes.

She also shares how leading organizations are modernizing finance by automating manual processes, building business cases for AI adoption and shifting from a compliance mindset toward strategic partnership. As new skill sets emerge, including data science and business analytics, finance is being redefined from the ground up.

Key takeaways:
  • Learn how CFOs, CTOs and CIOs are aligning to lead transformation with shared priorities and accountability.
  • Explore why high-performing finance teams start small, prove value early and then scale successful initiatives.
  • Understand how clean, real-time data can help finance leaders shift from control to strategic partnership.
  • Discover emerging skill sets that are shaping the future of finance, from data science to cross-functional collaboration.
  • Recognize the importance of leadership alignment in driving successful finance transformation.

© 2025 Ernst & Young Global Limited

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