The American Express CFO Survey 2026

The CFO Balancing Act: Grounded in Fundamentals, Powered by AI   

As finance leaders navigate an evolving business environment, they are balancing a renewed focus on financial fundamentals with continued investment in AI and digital transformation. The American Express CFO Survey 2026 explores the priorities shaping the finance function today - from cash flow, working capital and forecasting to technology, automation and payment innovation - and how CFOs are approaching these priorities together to support their organisations’ ambitions.

Explore the key findings below and download the full report for further insights.