Technology and AI Investment Priorities in Finance 2026
Budgetly surveyed Australian finance leaders to uncover where CFOs are investing in technology and AI in 2026. Download the full report with benchmarks, priorities, and strategic insights.
Australian finance leaders are signalling a clear shift. Technology and AI are no longer future considerations; they are active investment priorities shaping how finance teams operate in 2026.
This report presents the findings from Budgetly’s survey of Australian CFOs and senior finance leaders, covering where budgets are being directed, which technologies are gaining traction, and what is holding teams back.
What you’ll learn
- Where Australian CFOs are directing technology and AI investment in 2026
- Which finance functions are being prioritised for automation
- The biggest barriers to adoption and how leading teams are overcoming them
- How AI is reshaping spend management, reporting, and financial controls
- Benchmarks to compare your organisation’s technology maturity against peers
Who is this for?
CFOs, finance directors, and financial controllers at Australian SMEs who want to understand how their peers are investing in technology and AI. Whether you are building a business case for new tools or validating your current strategy, this report gives you the data to make informed decisions.
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