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**CFO Pulse Survey**

## 2025 Finance & Accounting Talent Market Outlook

**Ongoing Talent Shortage Spurs a Shift: How Today’s Leaders are Building Smarter & More Agile Finance Teams**

Finance and accounting leaders have faced workforce challenges for years, but 2025 marks a turning point. The talent pipeline remains narrow, hiring timelines are stretching, and the pressure on internal teams is rising. According to the latest CFO Pulse Survey, organizations are no longer waiting for the tide to turn. They’re reshaping their strategies by embracing AI & AI automation with outsourcing to drive performance, efficiency and resilience.

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# **Our 2025 CFO Pulse Survey**

**We surveyed 253 finance and accounting leaders across 20+ industries. Discover how your peers are tackling workforce challenges in unstable times.**

87% of senior finance leaders report a worsening talent shortage. The number of open finance roles has more than doubled year over year. As demand grows and the supply of skilled professionals continues to shrink, CFOs are looking beyond traditional hiring models.

**Read all the insights including:**

AI & automation to streamline processes

Trends in finance & accounting talent acquisition – discover how CFOs and finance leaders are mitigating the challenging environment

Strategies for scaling teams including the use of automation and outsourcing to increase flexibility

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The average number of open accounting and finance roles is now 5 — up from 2 in 2024, a **150% increase**.

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**49%** of respondents said it takes at least **60 days or more**, on average, to fill an open role at their organization.

# See How Leaders in Finance & Accounting are Solving for Today – Not Waiting for Tomorrow

Gain actionable insights you can implement immediately. Explore how leaders are reducing labor costs and decreasing overhead by accessing global talent and increasing competitiveness. This report highlights key trends in 2025. 

 

 

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