The Essential Questions Every CFO Should Ask Their CTO
As a finance professional, you’re likely familiar with scrutinising every line item in your budget - except, perhaps, when it comes to your company’s tech stack.
After payroll, software often represents one of the largest fixed overheads in professional services.
Yet, many CFOs and finance leaders often avoid auditing this crucial area, deterred by technical jargon or concerns about overstepping into the CTO’s domain.
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Gain clarity between finance and technology in your organisation.
As a CFO, it’s crucial to recognise that the tech stack is not just a technical matter — it directly impacts both financial outcomes and operational efficiency. Understanding how well your technology investments are aligned with your financial goals can uncover significant opportunities for optimisation. By asking the right questions, you can ensure that every pound spent on technology is delivering maximum value to the business.
This checklist helps you to:
- Reveal how well your platforms are connected
- Identify any redundant or isolated tools
- Highlight your teams’ efficiency and productivity levels
- Uncover potential costly compliance risk
You don’t need to be a technology expert to ask the right questions. Our checklist is written in plain English, designed to guide meaningful conversations that bridge the gap between finance and technology.
Who should download this?
- CFOs
- Heads of Finance
- CTOs
- Senior Operations and IT leaders
