Into the storm: CFOs pivot to managing financial headwinds

With a potential economic slowdown looming, the latest results from our first McKinsey CFO Pulse survey¹ show that CFOs have sharpened their focus this year on managing the inflation that has stifled economic growth around the world. Supply chain disruptions and interest rate hikes also have commanded their attention, leaving financial leaders less time to focus on building capabilities and organizational growth. Separately, financial officers appear to set priorities that are somewhat different from those of their organizations, especially when it comes to strategic planning and cash management.