Finance automation often underperforms—not because of the tools, but because outdated processes remain untouched. Too many CFOs adopt automation expecting efficiency gains, only to find bottlenecks, poor adoption, or uneven results. This post explores the root causes—from misaligned processes and over-customization to weak data—and why transformation must come first for automation to deliver real impact.

Finance leaders at mid-market and high-growth companies face rising pressure to scale operations without sacrificing compliance, cost control, or morale. This post offers actionable strategies—standardizing global processes, optimizing workforce models, and embedding automation—to build efficient, audit-ready finance operations that grow with the business.