ESG metrics and measurement rate as the CFO’s topmost priority in Protiviti’s latest Global Finance Trends Survey. Further evidence of this trend lies in the fact that most finance organizations are putting new generative artificial intelligence applications through their paces as CFOs address GenAI-related opportunities and risks throughout the organization. This year’s top overall finance priorities feature a blend of business planning and analysis activities, automation investments, traditional financial reporting and closing activities, and non-financial reporting concerns.

Here are five finance priorities boards should keep in mind as they engage with CFOs, according to the results of Protiviti’s 2023 Global Finance Trends Survey Report.