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Last week, EBC's CEO Richard Bradshaw and Managing Director Shalynn Ler joined the CFO Leadership Forum 2026 to share what we're seeing on the ground in finance leadership hiring. The conversation centred on one big shift: the CFO role has fundamentally changed. The 2026 CFO isn't hired to protect the business. They're hired to transform it. The briefs landing on our desks reflect this. Skills like AI fluency, finance-to-data team translation, and change leadership are no longer nice-to-haves. They're the whole conversation. And yet most finance functions know AI matters but very few are operationally ready for it. That gap, between awareness and execution, is exactly where the hiring challenge lives right now. Richard and Shalynn also walked through the key dilemma facing finance leaders today: do you build capability from within, buy specialist talent from the market, or redesign your workflows first? There's no single right answer, but knowing which path fits your organisation is half the battle. It was a great room, full of sharp questions and honest conversation about where the finance function is heading. It was a great room, full of sharp questions and honest conversation about where the finance function is heading.  If you're thinking about your finance leadership team and want a perspective from the market, reach out to us at fs@ethosbc.com
Event Overview Join us for an exclusive, closed-door discussion designed for senior finance leaders navigating today’s rapidly evolving landscape. Led by senior leaders within EBC's Banking & Financial Services team, this intimate session will explore how CFOs are driving efficiency through AI, rethinking talent strategies, and building resilience amid growing complexity. What to Expect A candid, peer-led conversation covering: Practical applications of AI within finance functions Evolving talent needs and workforce strategies Strengthening organisational resilience in uncertain markets Date: Friday, 3 July 2026 Time: 9A M – 11 AM Location: EBC Office, Twenty Anson, #19-01 We look forward to welcoming you to our office for an engaging roundtable discussion with fellow industry leaders. The EBC Team