The Rising Influence of CFOs in Volatile Markets
Executive Editor, Forbes Content & Design Studio
Nov 01, 2023, 01:20pm EDTUpdated Feb 23, 2026, 03:30pm EST
Economic headwinds have handed chief financial officers a new level of organizational influence.
Just ask CEOs: They consider CFOs, more than any other member of the C-suite, to be their right hands, according to the latest CxO Growth Study from Forbes Research, which surveyed 500 global executives from organizations with at least $1 billion in revenue.
How will CFOs meet the moment, fortifying their businesses against market disruptions while balancing their colleagues’ competing investment priorities?
The data below reflects their strategic visions.
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