BearingPoint study shows only 9% of CFOs scale AI in finance as expected

  • BearingPoint research published May 21, 2026 flagged a widening execution gap in finance AI, with 75% of CFOs expecting high or very high impact by 2030.
  • Only 9% reported AI deployments scaled in line with expectations, with 73% describing current adoption as minimal or basic.
  • Data quality emerged as the main constraint, cited by 74% of CFOs as a major obstacle, with governance and fragmented systems also slowing rollout.
  • The study pointed to operating model redesign as the key lever to move beyond pilots, with more than 80% expecting significant or moderate changes to finance roles within five years.


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