CFOs in Q2 sweating inflation, supply chain, talent and tech deployments
North American CFOs are split on the economy yet willing to take risk as company optimism holds up, according to Deloitte's second quarter CFO Signals report.
The Deloitte CFO survey lands as the second quarter earnings season looms. A few key takeaways:
- Four in 10 CFOs say the current North American economy is bad or very bad.
- Fewer than half expect conditions to improve in a year.
- Yet six in 10 CFOs say now is a good time to take on greater risks.
- Nine in 10 CFOs are significantly or somewhat more optimistic about their company's future prospects.
- Inflation is the top concern with supply chain No. 2.
Overall the CFO confidence score from Deloitte is down, but still the typical range.
On the tech front, 51% of CFOs were worried about talent and skill gaps with 49% worried about technology deployment. Most of the internal risks to enterprises had significant tech components.
Larry Dignan is Editor in Chief of Constellation Insights at Constellation Research, where he leads editorial coverage focused on enterprise technology, digital transformation, and emerging trends shaping the future of business. He oversees research-driven news, analysis, interviews, and event coverage designed to help technology buyers and vendors navigate complex markets with clarity and context. ...
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