Research Report
Based on a global survey of more than 1,000 finance leaders, this research report reveals why month‑end close remains a bottleneck—and how automation and cloud technology are helping finance teams reclaim time, reduce risk, and increase strategic impact.
What Readers Will Get
- Data‑backed insights into why most teams still spend nearly 3 months a year closing the books
- Benchmark findings on close times, automation levels, and cloud adoption
- A detailed look at the top pain points slowing down the financial close
- Proven ways automation can cut close time by days each month
- Practical guidance for finance leaders ready to shift from reporting to strategy



















