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Why have spreadsheets become a strategic risk?
Because they are fragile, manual, siloed, and error-prone. Common risks include:
- Version control chaos
- Manual consolidation delays
- High error rates
- Lack of governance
- Slow reporting cycles
- Disconnected data
As business complexity increases, spreadsheets cannot keep up.
Why is 2026 a turning point for spreadsheet-driven finance functions?
2026 marks the shift toward governed, AI-ready performance platforms that:
- Centralise and unify data
- Provide real-time visibility
- Support predictive analytics
- Enable modelling at scale
- Reduce manual work
- Strengthen governance
This transition is being accelerated by the launch of Microsoft Fabric.
How do Microsoft Fabric and Acterys create a modern finance architecture?
Together, they provide:
- Unified analytics across the enterprise
- Enterprise-grade write-back and modelling
- Connected planning across Power BI, Fabric, and Excel
- Centralised data governance
- Real-time forecasting and automated consolidation
- AI-driven insights
GrowCFO members report:
- 70% reduction in manual consolidation
- 3–5x faster forecasting cycles
- Instant scenario modelling
Why is data considered the new capital for CFOs?
Because data is now an asset that must be governed with the same discipline as finances.
Without a strong data foundation, AI becomes ineffective.
With one, finance gains agility, accuracy, and predictive intelligence.
