# The CFO Imperative

A survey of 500 finance leaders makes it clear: speed is critical for navigating market volatility and growth. See how they’re moving faster in Brex’s report.

**URL Source:** https://www.brex.com/resources/2025-cfo-survey-register

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The new CFO imperative: move fast, pivot faster

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Hear directly from global finance leaders on their top priorities for 2025

Our new survey of 500 global finance leaders reveals mounting pressure: to navigate market swings, prove the ROI of AI, and accelerate global expansion. How are they planning to charge ahead? They tell us:

- Risk management is their top priority.
- Operational speed is a new KPI.
- The future belongs to teams and tools built on AI.

Download our free report to see how they’re building workflows that flex, teams that learn, and strategies that drive growth in any economic climate.

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