09/02/2026
The CFO mandate hasn’t changed overnight.
It has matured.
In 2026, finance leaders are no longer judged purely on control or reporting strength.
They’re judged on judgement.
Boards increasingly expect CFOs to:
• Frame capital allocation decisions
• Clarify which risks are acceptable — and why
• Translate complex AI-driven analysis into conviction
• Stand behind decisions when certainty doesn’t exist
This is the real shift:
From validating decisions
→ To shaping them
→ To owning them
And when confidence breaks down, it’s rarely about the numbers.
It’s about the call.
In this week’s newsletter, I explore why the decision burden has intensified — and what it means personally for CFOs operating in mid-market and FTSE environments.
If you’re carrying more accountability than ever before, this will resonate.
Read the full piece here:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/cfo-2026-decision-burden-why-finance-leaders-now-final-matthew-finch-qgfaf?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com