AI is reshaping finance jobs rather than eliminating them, survey finds
October 26, 2026
In a survey two years ago, 57% of CFOs predicted that artificial intelligence would reduce roles in the finance function, including 18% who predicted that at least 3 in 10 roles would be eliminated by 2026.
In this year’s version of that survey, just 3% of CFOs and finance leaders reported actively reducing headcount where AI has replaced work in finance. Sixty percent said AI has enabled them to redeploy staff to higher-value work.
The report surveyed 270 U.S. CFOs and finance leaders at organizations with 1,000-plus employees and annual revenue of $100 million or more.
Nine percent said they were freezing hiring but not reducing headcount because of AI advancements, and another 9% said it’s too early to make AI-related headcount decisions. See more highlights.
