Empowering the Finance Workforce for the Age of Agentic AI

This IDC Perspective describes how agentic AI transforms the finance function from transactional processing to strategic decision-making. To thrive, finance professionals must develop new skills in data analytics, AI interpretation, and business fluency. CFOs should prioritize workforce capability development, redesign roles, and embed learning into daily work. The true value lies not in technology alone but in empowering finance teams to interpret insights, guide decisions, and become strategic partners in enterprise growth."Agentic AI won't replace finance professionals; it will amplify those who master data, judgment, and business fluency. The future belongs to those who evolve." - Heather Herbst, research director, CFO Tech Agenda, IDC.