CFOs on the Move: 2025 Global Mid-Market Sentiment Report Reveals Bold Leadership Priorities
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CFOs on the Move: 2025 Global Mid-Market Sentiment Report Reveals Bold Leadership Priorities
CFOs at the Center of Transformation: Technology, Talent, and Strategy Redefine Mid-Market Finance
Berwyn, PA – January 22, 2025 – The CFO Alliance has released its 2025 Global Mid-Market CFO Sentiment Report, capturing insights from over 350 finance leaders from emerging and mid-market enterprises worldwide. This annual study highlights a unique blend of optimism, urgency, and strategic focus, setting mid-market CFOs apart as they navigate the year ahead.
Key findings reveal that 80% of CFOs project at least 5% revenue growth, with nearly half anticipating double-digit increases. Yet, beneath this confidence lies a critical question: Are CFOs equipped to handle the relentless pressure of balancing growth with agility?
“As CFOs, we’re no longer just managing the numbers—we’re shaping strategy, driving transformation, and taking the lead in technology adoption and talent development,” said Nick Araco Jr., CEO of The CFO Alliance. “This report underscores the role mid-
market CFOs play in rewriting the rules of finance and leadership.”
What Sets Emerging and Mid-Market CFOs Apart
- Treading Through Tech Overload: With CFOs managing an average of 24 FP&A tools and 30+ ERP systems, the tech stack chaos is real. The message? Simplify or sink. Emerging and mid-market finance leaders know that aligning data is the first step to unlocking strategic value.
- Sponsor-Backed CFOs Feeling the Heat: 45% of sponsor-backed CFOs are considering job moves in 2025, driven by the intense focus on meeting aggressive performance targets. The high-pressure environment certainly offers opportunities for rapid results and rewards but often leaves little room for long-term strategies and relationships.
- Career Fatigue Is Rising: 34% of CFOs are actively exploring new roles or consulting opportunities, frustrated by unrelenting workloads and limited balance and personal growth. The takeaway? The CFO grind isn’t sustainable—leaders are looking for more than survival; they want impact.
The Global Advisory Board: Driving Action for 2025
The newly named CFO Alliance Global Advisory Board, comprised of over 70 renowned finance leaders, is poised to tackle the most pressing challenges facing emerging and mid-market enterprises. From workforce development to advancing technology integration and fostering connections and engagement, these leaders aren’t just advising—they’re taking bold action to shape the future of the accounting and finance professions.
With a mandate to deliver meaningful outcomes, the Advisory Board will focus on creating practical tools, frameworks, and strategies that CFOs can implement to have measurable impact on the teams and enterprises they lead and serve. Theircollaborative efforts will define the benchmarks for CFO success in 2025 and beyond.
Connect with these influential finance leaders and learn more about their initiatives at cfoalliance.com.
What’s Next
The CFO Alliance invites finance leaders to join the conversation and be part of the transformation. Explore upcoming events and learn about membership opportunities at cfoalliance.com.
Media Contact:
Nick Araco Jr.
CEO & Founder, CFO Alliance
Phone: 610-316-1660
Email: [email protected]