Signal 57% say they play a leading role in shaping enterprise strategy

Summary

Deloitte's survey finds that more than half of finance leaders, 57%, now count themselves among the top executives influencing strategy across their organization. Figure 3 breaks down respondents' reported influence on enterprise strategy into five levels. Beyond the leading group, 17% say they are involved but not in the lead and 16% provide input while strategy is set elsewhere. A further 9% are consulted only after decisions are made, and just 1% are not consulted at all. The report links this finding to the widening scope of finance leadership and to greater accountability for business outcomes. It adds that the strategy-influencing group carries about 20% more responsibilities than others across nine categories.