In a world defined by disruption, finance leaders can no longer rely on yesterday’s skills to solve tomorrow’s challenges. From AI and automation to ESG, regulation and talent shortages, the role of finance is evolving faster than ever.
Finance 2030: skills insight, from ICAEW, explores how organisations can close critical skills gaps and build agile, future-ready finance teams equipped to lead enterprise-wide transformation.
If you’re responsible for talent, training or finance leadership, this guide will help you rethink how you develop capability for 2030 and beyond.
What you’ll learn:
- Why 63% of employers cite skills gaps as a major concern.
- How the CFO role is expanding beyond finance into strategy, technology and sustainability.
- The six essential capabilities tomorrow’s finance professionals must develop.
- How AI, automation and digital tools are reshaping the profession.
- Why ESG and sustainability expertise are now core finance skills.
- How integrated, work-based training builds long-term competitive advantage.
- The measurable ROI of investing in structured professional development.
Download the skills insight to discover how to future-proof your finance function and build leaders ready for whatever comes next.