The 12 trends transforming Finance Departments in 2026
What CFOs, FP&A, consolidation and management control must anticipate
Daily AI, continuous forecasting, faster closings, governed data: discover the 12 trends reshaping Finance in 2026, and receive the complete resource by email.
In 2026, finance departments are undergoing an unprecedented transformation. Pressure on closing deadlines, the widespread adoption of AI, increasing regulatory requirements, and the need to manage performance in real-time: expectations are evolving faster than the organizations themselves. The Finance Department no longer just produces figures: it guides decisions, anticipates scenarios, and relies on governed data. Through our projects conducted with finance departments of all sizes, we have gathered the 12 major trends shaping EPM, FP&A, reporting, and consolidation projects, and concretely transforming Finance organizations. The 12 trends at a glance AI becomes a daily financial assistant CFOs become decision-making partners Continuous forecasting replaces the annual budget Pressure on closing deadlines accelerates Consolidation is modernizing Finance seeks a unified vision of performance Data becomes a strategic asset The era of "Excel-only" is reaching its limits User experience becomes the primary success factor for EPM projects CSRD, ESG, and extra-financial reporting EPM Finance projects must demonstrate rapid ROI The choice of an EPM is no longer limited to the tool Who is this resource for? For CFOs, consolidation managers, FP&A, and management controllers who are preparing or evolving an EPM, reporting, or consolidation project. What does the complete resource contain? For each trend, the details, questions to ask, and key takeaways. It is sent by email after completing the form below. Receive the complete resource Fill out the form below to receive your personal access to the detailed resource, including the questions to ask and key takeaways for each trend.