Finance functions are facing mounting demands, pushing the financial software market to a critical inflection point. Addressing these challenges requires more than incremental change—transformative action is needed. Yet, many teams still struggle with slow reporting that undermines effective decision-making.

This new IDC research, sponsored by Sage, uncovers how finance teams can move from reactive processes to strategic leadership. The guide introduces actionable methods to:

• Understand why 32% of finance teams lose valuable time
• Implement automation to speed up decision-making
• Apply collaboration frameworks that drive strategic growth

Uncover a new operational model for high-performing finance.