Majority of UK CFOs Plan Increased Business Spending for 2027 with Focus on Technology, AI, and Employee Wellbeing
New research from Pleo reveals that around two-thirds of UK CFOs expect to increase overall business investment in 2027 compared to 2026. Key areas of increased spending include new products and services (65%), hiring (64%), technology and AI (62%), offices and facilities (64%), and market expansion (63%). CFOs also anticipate growth in employee-focused initiatives such as social events and wellbeing programs. Despite the optimism, CFOs foresee challenges including changing regulations, talent retention, cybersecurity, and access to capital. The research highlights CFOs' reliance on professional judgment, often making major decisions with incomplete data, and their significant role in business transformation efforts. This overview emphasizes the strategic influence of finance leaders in shaping UK business priorities amid evolving market and technological landscapes.
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Majority of UK CFOs Plan Increased Business Spending for 2027 with Focus on Technology, AI, and Employee Wellbeing
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New research from Pleo reveals that around two-thirds of UK CFOs expect to increase overall business investment in 2027 compared to 2026. Key areas of increased spending include new products and services (65%), hiring (64%), technology and AI (62%), offices and facilities (64%), and market expansion (63%). CFOs also anticipate growth in employee-focused initiatives such as social events and wellbeing programs. Despite the optimism, CFOs foresee challenges including changing regulations, talent retention, cybersecurity, and access to capital. The research highlights CFOs' reliance on professional judgment, often making major decisions with incomplete data, and their significant role in business transformation efforts. This overview emphasizes the strategic influence of finance leaders in shaping UK business priorities amid evolving market and technological landscapes.