The impact of paying for overcomplex systems that will remain largely unused
A year on from our inaugural CFO Mindset report, the role of the CFO has continued to evolve. This year, we’ve dug deeper, surveying 1000 finance leaders across the UK and Ireland to discover what choices they are making to stay ahead, and what happens if that choice is the wrong one.
have faced hidden costs from their software providers
say financial decisions are made without sufficient data
of CFOs admit to making a software decision they regret
The findings in the 2025 CFO Mindset report are based on a survey of 1,000 senior finance professionals, comprising Chief Financial Officers, Heads of Finance, Financial Controllers and Finance Directors. Of these, 800 respondents were based in the United Kingdom and 200 in Ireland.
All participants represented organisations employing between 20 and 250 staff, across a range of sectors including technology, private equity, hospitality, law, and professional services.
The survey was conducted between June and July 2025
Senior finance professionals
Based in the UK
Based in Ireland
You don’t need a sledgehammer to crack a nut. Take the time to understand exactly what your finance team needs, and pick a solution that fits.
The CFO Mindset Report 2.0 is here, uncovering key challenges, critical decisions, and the risks of getting them wrong. Join our expert panel as they explore what this means for the future of finance leadership. We’ll cover:
The impact of paying for overcomplex systems that will remain largely unused
Stress, long hours and burnout – the price teams are paying for using the wrong tools
How CFOs are finding solutions that suit their businesses and drive better performance
Simplicity and usability always beat endless features.