The 2014 Accenture High Performance Finance Research examines the evolving role of CFOs in navigating complexities and driving business value amid external pressures such as regulation and digital transformation. Key findings indicate that CFOs are increasingly involved in technology investments and are restructuring finance to prioritize growth over cost control, while also facing challenges from legacy systems and the need for effective analytics. The study highlights a shift toward a more balanced focus on growth investments in the consumer goods and services sector, with an emphasis on partnerships with CEOs and other executives to drive transformational change.