CFOs Embrace Agentic AI To Reshape Finance

Wolters Kluwer analysis by Mike Shuker warns that CFOs enter 2026 needing mastery of agentic AI, cross-functional tech alliances, cloud neutrality and regulatory vigilance. Gartner forecasts 33% of enterprise software will embed agentic AI by 2028, while Deloitte finds 87% of finance leaders view AI as highly important and 50% prioritize digital finance transformation. The piece argues CFOs must develop governance, CIO partnerships and absorptive capacity to lead.