CFOs lag in AI readiness as ROI pressures rise: EY

Survey results show that only 21% of CFOs consider their firms to have a leading or advanced level of AI preparedness.
CFOs who are fully prepared for AI adoption are more likely to recognize its potential benefits in growth forecasting, with 71% believing it has strong potential in this area.
The study highlights significant challenges in evaluating the ROI of AI investments and capturing indirect benefits such as improved decision-making and operational agility.
Only 21% of CFOs feel fully equipped to measure the value created by initiatives involving new technologies and processes.
Only a small percentage of CFOs report their organizations as being “leading” (5%) or “advanced” (16%) in AI maturity, while the majority are at functional or developing stages.
CFOs at larger companies are significantly more likely to be AI-ready compared to their smaller counterparts.
To improve AI readiness, CFOs should prioritize data quality, governance, and cross-functional integration while shifting from experimental to scalable, measurable use cases and focusing on growth-led approaches.

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