E D I T O R’ S Q U E S T I O N s owner of Revotech, I wear many hats, including
E D I T O R’ S Q U E S T I O N s owner of Revotech, I wear many hats, including
A the role of CFO and collaborate quite regularly with CFOs as we advise clients on technology adoption, budgeting and Digital Transformation strategies broadly.
I believe that CFOs today need to shift from viewing technology as a cost centre to recognising it as a driver of long-term value. By that, I don’ t mean abandoning discipline, but better aligning investment decisions with digital goals. The best CFOs I’ ve worked with understand
both the risk and return of emerging technologies and know how to vet them not just on ROI, but on how well they support agility, scalability and innovation.
A practical approach that I have seen work well is incorporating finance leaders in Digital Transformation teams. I feel that if finance is looped in early enough, particularly during technology evaluations, pilot projects, and implementation planning, it shapes smarter and more sustainable outcomes.
Another key factor is data. As businesses digitise, CFOs are becoming stewards of enterprise data – not just financial metrics, but operational and customer data too. This unlocks new value but also brings accountability for data governance, security and analytics quality. Leading CFOs are investing in tools and upskilling to ensure finance can play a meaningful role in these conversations.
Broadly, I would say that CFOs who will succeed in this new era are the ones who can bridge financial acumen with digital fluency. They will lead with numbers, but think in terms of systems and scalability. �
JOHN YENSEN, PRESIDENT AT REVOTECH NETWORKS
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