CFOs Shift Focus from AI Adoption to Measurable ROI

The race to adopt AI has settled, but the challenge to achieve measurable return on investment (ROI) is just beginning. According to a June 2025 Gartner survey of 183 CFOs, 84% of finance organizations have either implemented AI or plan to soon; however, only 7% report significant impact. Most AI investments currently enhance productivity, efficiency, and time savings, rather than delivering strong financial returns. This marks a pivotal shift in CFO priorities towards demanding harder evidence of AI's value.