82%
of CFOs report their role is shifting from traditional financial oversight to strategic business decision-making, influencing corporate strategy beyond finance.
80%
of CFOs are driving major digital-finance transformation projects, yet less than one-third of finance teams currently have the digital capabilities required.
55%
of CFOs now prioritize long-term planning and resource allocation, nearly doubling from prior years, as finance leaders take a bigger role in shaping future growth.
Finance leadership today is about architecting the future: building capital structures that scale, ensuring liquidity through disruption, and aligning financial discipline with bold growth agendas.
At August Leadership, we partner with boards, CEOs, and investors to place CFOs and finance executives who align capital with strategy, deliver clarity in volatility, and drive outcomes across global markets.
Our Expertise
Corporate and Divisional CFOs
Financial Planning and Analysis
Audit and Risk Management
Controllership and Shared Services
Treasury and Tax
Board Audit and Financial Experts
Investor Relations
Corporate Development and M&A
What We Do
- Force Multiplier Leadership
We find and place CFOs and finance executives who amplify capital strategy, strengthen governance, and drive financial performance as levers of competitive advantage.
- Market-Centric Alignment
We ensure finance leaders align with ownership models, investor mandates, and board priorities, translating financial clarity into growth and resilience.
- Innovation at Scale
We identify leaders who embrace digital finance, analytics, and automation to enhance efficiency, decision-making, and shareholder returns.
- Tailored Financial Solutions
We deliver bespoke searches across all finance disciplines—CFO, FP&A, Audit, Treasury, Tax, M&A, matching the right leader to every growth stage and market context.
