Finance & Operations Collection The role of finance and operation executives is evolving to keep pace with the changing demands of customers and technology. Our finance and operations collection compiles global perspectives to help leaders become a forward-thinking, strategic partner to the business. Sign up for our insights 2024 Global Finance Trends Survey Explore key findings from our finance survey on CFO transformations and global trends, emphasizing tech's role in strategic growth and security. Read more Featured Insights BLOG December 12, 2024 7 min read The High-Stakes Decision to Issue a Return-to-Office Mandate — Risks and Rewards While the return-to-office decision is often framed in a straightforward manner — we believe collaboration, productivity and innovation flourish more... 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Previous Article Pagination Next Article BLOG December 12, 2024 7 min read The High-Stakes Decision to Issue a Return-to-Office Mandate — Risks and Rewards While the return-to-office decision is often framed in a straightforward manner — we believe collaboration, productivity and innovation flourish more... SURVEY October 1, 2024 4 min read CFOs Address a Data Security and Privacy Triple Threat CFOs prioritize addressing the trifecta of data security and privacy threats due to rising cyber warfare, extortion risks, and stringent regulatory... BLOG September 19, 2024 7 min read FP&A — A Double-Duty Mandate for the CFO Necessitates Mature Capabilities A double-duty mandate on the CFO has resulted from the extension of financial planning & analysis (FP&A) responsibilities to leaders... BLOG July 24, 2024 6 min read Prepare to Function as a Public Company Before the IPO The big picture: The U.S. initial public offering (IPO) market may be regaining its footing. 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And the reason is simple: the benefits of... Previous Article Pagination Next Article INSIGHTS PAPER November 27, 2024 5 min read Harnessing the future: Protiviti’s research on AI adoption Due in large part to the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI), organizations of all types and sizes are implementing, or considering... SURVEY October 1, 2024 4 min read AI Investments Require the CFO’s Expertise – and Vice Versa Explore how CFO expertise is crucial for maximizing AI investments in finance for strategic growth and governance. BLOG August 20, 2024 6 min read The Future of Microsoft Copilot for Finance As the wheel of digital transformation continues to turn, it brings with it profound changes across a myriad of industries. Perhaps none so much as in... BLOG May 29, 2024 7 min read Leveraging AI In Finance—Move From Theory To Practice Finance leaders are actively prioritizing practical AI use cases that deliver near- and long-term value. And the reason is simple: the benefits of... ESG PODCAST January 9, 2025 2 min read Podcast | ESG Mindset – A Conversation with Matthew Sekol In this episode of Board Perspectives, Protiviti Associate Director Alyse Mauro Mason talks to Matthew about the ESG mindset, technology and where we... BLOG January 8, 2025 7 min read CSDDD: It’s Not Too Soon To Get Moving While the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) that took effect in January 2023 is primarily disclosure-oriented, the EU’s... BLOG November 6, 2024 7 min read The ESG Controller—A “Job Of The Future” That’s Actually Here Now As the stakes increase for ensuring the integrity of sustainability reports, CFOs across all industries should not only consider adding the ESG... RESEARCH GUIDE October 11, 2024 80 min read Sustainability: Frequently Asked Questions The subject of sustainability continues to evolve and present challenges and opportunities for businesses. Protiviti has created a guide of frequently... Previous Article Pagination Next Article PODCAST January 9, 2025 2 min read Podcast | ESG Mindset – A Conversation with Matthew Sekol In this episode of Board Perspectives, Protiviti Associate Director Alyse Mauro Mason talks to Matthew about the ESG mindset, technology and where we... BLOG January 8, 2025 7 min read CSDDD: It’s Not Too Soon To Get Moving While the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) that took effect in January 2023 is primarily disclosure-oriented, the EU’s... BLOG November 6, 2024 7 min read The ESG Controller—A “Job Of The Future” That’s Actually Here Now As the stakes increase for ensuring the integrity of sustainability reports, CFOs across all industries should not only consider adding the ESG... RESEARCH GUIDE October 11, 2024 80 min read Sustainability: Frequently Asked Questions The subject of sustainability continues to evolve and present challenges and opportunities for businesses. Protiviti has created a guide of frequently... 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Supply Chain BLOG November 21, 2024 7 min read Services Are Taking Off in Aerospace and Defense The big picture: C-suite leaders in traditional aerospace and defense (A&D) companies are launching and growing their aftermarket services and... BLOG October 30, 2024 6 min read A Return to Capacity Planning: Staying Ahead in the Manufacturing Industry For many manufacturing companies, capacity planning may seem like a relic of the past. However, geopolitical tensions, tariffs, a renewed focus on... BLOG October 28, 2024 7 min read CSDDD, the Latest Sustainability Dictum From the EU, Takes a Scrutinizing Look at Supply Chains In brief: What is CSDDD? The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) is a new sustainability directive of the European Union (EU)... PODCAST October 8, 2024 16 min read Podcast | Strategic and Sustainable Sourcing – with Radhi Subramanian and Debjani Mallick An increasingly important issue for board members to address today is sustainability – specifically, sustainable sourcing and operations. These... Previous Article Pagination Next Article BLOG November 21, 2024 7 min read Services Are Taking Off in Aerospace and Defense The big picture: C-suite leaders in traditional aerospace and defense (A&D) companies are launching and growing their aftermarket services and... BLOG October 30, 2024 6 min read A Return to Capacity Planning: Staying Ahead in the Manufacturing Industry For many manufacturing companies, capacity planning may seem like a relic of the past. However, geopolitical tensions, tariffs, a renewed focus on... BLOG October 28, 2024 7 min read CSDDD, the Latest Sustainability Dictum From the EU, Takes a Scrutinizing Look at Supply Chains In brief: What is CSDDD? 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