Artificial Intelligence in FP&A: 2026 State of Play

Artificial intelligence is reshaping FP&A faster than most finance leaders expected — but the reality on the ground is far more complex than the headlines suggest.

AI adoption in finance surged from 37% in 2023 to 58% in 2024, yet measurable ROI remains elusive for most organizations. Only 14% of CFOs report clear, realized returns from AI investments today, despite widespread optimism about its future impact.

So what’s actually happening inside finance teams right now?

This research brief cuts through the noise to examine where AI is delivering real value, where it’s falling short, and what finance leaders should focus on next.

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What You'll Learn

Inside this report, you'll discover:

• The latest adoption data and AI investment trends across finance
• Where AI is producing measurable efficiency gains today
• Why most AI initiatives fail to deliver expected ROI
• The biggest debates shaping the future of FP&A and automation
• Practical priorities for mid-market CFOs adopting AI

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The Real Opportunity for Finance Leaders

The organizations seeing results from AI aren’t chasing futuristic promises.

They’re focusing on clean data, practical use cases, and infrastructure that frees analysts to focus on strategic judgment instead of manual work.

👉 Read the Brief: Artificial Intelligence in FP&A: 2026 State of Play