AR Teams 2025: Number Crunchers to Navigators

65% of finance leaders are now seen as valued business partners, up from just
41% in 2024. This shift underscores a broader trend: the future of finance is
focused on driving transformation, simplifying the complex, and leveraging
technology to do more with less.

How are your peers navigating these changes? Watch our on-demand webinar, From Operators to Navigators – How AR Teams Are Preparing for 2025 and Beyond, featuring Billtrust CFO Bob Purcell and Hackett Analyst Bryan Degraw.

Gain actionable insights as we explore the Top 10 Finance Trends of 2025, including:

Trend 1: Finance as a Strategic Catalyst: Learn why finance
teams are becoming “data storytellers” and how to position your team for
success.
Trend 2: Scaling with Fewer Resources: With finance
workloads set to rise 4.1% in 2025, discover how technology enables teams to
meet growing demands.
Trend 3: Delivering on Commitments: Explore how finance
teams can support business performance, transformation, and upskilling while
strengthening core capabilities.
Trend 4: AI as a Lever for Efficiency: Understand where and
how AI can help alleviate the pressure on finance teams.

Learn how finance teams are shifting from being purely number-crunchers to becoming trusted navigators, guiding businesses through complexity and driving future growth. Plus, get a preview of Hackett’s 2025 Key Issues Study, filled with insights to help you lead the way.