Beyond Numbers: A CFO’s Guide to a Future-ready Finance Function

Transforming finance operations is a strategic imperative for today’s CFO, as is amplifying the finance function's impact on business strategy and value creation.

Our eBook, “Beyond Numbers: Building a Future-ready Finance Function,” explores some of the key challenges CFOs face and provides solutions to help them excel.

“Being an effective CFO is about so much more than looking after the numbers. Our CEO relies on me for insights and ideas that support innovation, create value, and fuel growth.”
— CFO, Leading US Enterprise

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This comprehensive eBook delves into several crucial topics, including:

Enhancing stakeholder experiences

Reimagining processes for peak efficiency

Implementing Finance OneOffice

Accelerating outcomes with autonomous accounting

Cultivating a future-ready culture

How Can CFOs Shape a Forward-thinking Finance Function?

Krishnan Raghunathan, Head of Finance & Accounting Services at WNS, shares key insights from the CFO Leadership Summit, which saw CFOs and senior finance leaders dissecting the latest trends, particularly focusing on AI and digitization.

Read this eBook for actionable insights and strategic guidance to refine your financial strategies and propel your business forward.

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FAQs

1. What does a future-ready finance function really mean for CFOs today?

A future-ready finance function goes beyond reporting and compliance. It enables CFOs to deliver real-time insights, drive strategic decisions, and support growth through digital tools, AI, automation, and modern operating models that continuously adapt to evolving business, regulatory, and market demands.

2. How can CFOs move beyond traditional finance operations to become strategic business partners?

CFOs can elevate their role by reimagining finance processes, integrating data and analytics, adopting AI-driven automation, and aligning finance outcomes closely with business strategy and value creation across functions, geographies, and evolving customer expectations.

3. What role do AI and autonomous accounting play in finance transformation?

AI and autonomous accounting help finance teams automate routine tasks, improve accuracy, accelerate close cycles, and free up time for higher-value activities like forecasting, scenario planning, and strategic advisory that improve responsiveness and decision confidence.

4. How does the Finance OneOffice model help modernize the CFO’s office?

The Finance OneOffice model connects finance with enterprise operations, data, and customer experiences. It enables seamless collaboration, faster decision-making, and a unified approach to delivering business outcomes while breaking down traditional functional silos.

5. What are the first steps CFOs should take to build a future-ready finance culture?

CFOs should start by fostering a digital mindset, upskilling finance teams, encouraging innovation, and embedding continuous improvement. Technology adoption works best when paired with cultural and organizational change supported by leadership alignment and clear transformation goals.

About WNS

WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS) is a leading Business Process Management (BPM) company. WNS combines deep industry knowledge with technology, analytics, and process expertise to co-create innovative, digitally led transformational solutions with over 600 clients across various industries. WNS delivers an entire spectrum of BPM solutions including industry-specific offerings, customer experience services, finance and accounting, human resources, procurement, and research and analytics to re-imagine the digital future of businesses. As of March 31, 2024, WNS had 60,125 professionals across 65 delivery centers worldwide including facilities in Canada, China, Costa Rica, India, Malaysia, the Philippines, Poland, Romania, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

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