2026 Finance Key Issues

Finance Leaders Bet on AI to Reimagine Performance

In 2026, finance leaders are under pressure to deliver measurable performance gains from AI. The Hackett Group’s 2026 Finance Key Issues research reveals how leading organizations are closing a 5.3% productivity gap, strengthening effectiveness and scaling AI from pilots to enterprise execution.

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Why 76% of organizations advancing AI report 25%+ improvements in key performance metrics
How profitability, digital transformation and AI implementation are shaping the 2026 finance agenda
How leading teams are responding to a 5.3% productivity squeeze driven by rising workload and tighter budgets
Where AI adoption is delivering results today across planning, forecasting, reporting and transaction-heavy processes
How finance roles are evolving as AI scales, and what AI-ready talent looks like in large enterprises

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