Signal AI and automation (28%) and data analysis (27%) top skills priorities ahead of core finance skills
Summary
Deloitte asked finance leaders to choose their top two skills development priorities for fiscal 2025 and 2026. AI and automation skills came first at 28%, followed closely by data analysis and technology integration at 27%. Strategic decision-making followed at 22%. Leadership and adaptability, advanced scenario modeling, cost management expertise and regulatory knowledge each drew 21%, with business planning and forecasting at 20%. The report observes that core business and finance skills now sit lower on the priority list than technical ones. It also points out that leadership, adaptability and scenario modeling score about as high as traditional finance capabilities, reflecting a push toward agility.
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- Finance Trends 2026: Navigating the expanded scope of finance Deloitte Development LLC (Deloitte Insights, CFO Program) page=16;section=Trend 5: Infusing tech talent in finance—Where data scientists and accountants meet / Figure 9 2025 accessed 2026-07-26
- Finance Trends 2026: Navigating the expanded scope of finance Deloitte Development LLC (Deloitte Insights, CFO Program) page=16;section=Trend 5: Infusing tech talent in finance—Where data scientists and accountants meet / Figure 9 2025 accessed 2026-07-26
- Finance Trends 2026: Navigating the expanded scope of finance Deloitte Development LLC (Deloitte Insights, CFO Program) page=16;section=Trend 5: Infusing tech talent in finance—Where data scientists and accountants meet / Figure 9 2025 accessed 2026-07-26
- Finance Trends 2026: Navigating the expanded scope of finance Deloitte Development LLC (Deloitte Insights, CFO Program) page=15;section=Trend 5: Infusing tech talent in finance—Where data scientists and accountants meet 2025 accessed 2026-07-26
- Finance Trends 2026: Navigating the expanded scope of finance Deloitte Development LLC (Deloitte Insights, CFO Program) page=16;section=Trend 5: Infusing tech talent in finance—Where data scientists and accountants meet / Figure 9 2025 accessed 2026-07-26
- Finance Trends 2026: Navigating the expanded scope of finance Deloitte Development LLC (Deloitte Insights, CFO Program) page=16;section=Trend 5: Infusing tech talent in finance—Where data scientists and accountants meet / Figure 9 2025 accessed 2026-07-26
- Finance Trends 2026: Navigating the expanded scope of finance Deloitte Development LLC (Deloitte Insights, CFO Program) page=16;section=Trend 5: Infusing tech talent in finance—Where data scientists and accountants meet / Figure 9 2025 accessed 2026-07-26
- Finance Trends 2026: Navigating the expanded scope of finance Deloitte Development LLC (Deloitte Insights, CFO Program) page=16;section=Trend 5: Infusing tech talent in finance—Where data scientists and accountants meet / Figure 9 2025 accessed 2026-07-26
- Finance Trends 2026: Navigating the expanded scope of finance Deloitte Development LLC (Deloitte Insights, CFO Program) page=16;section=Trend 5: Infusing tech talent in finance—Where data scientists and accountants meet / Figure 9 2025 accessed 2026-07-26
- Finance Trends 2026: Navigating the expanded scope of finance Deloitte Development LLC (Deloitte Insights, CFO Program) page=16;section=Trend 5: Infusing tech talent in finance—Where data scientists and accountants meet / Figure 9 2025 accessed 2026-07-26
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