Building Business Cases for Turbulent Times

The complexities that today’s CFOs must navigate to successfully secure fiscal resources are greater than ever. Public scrutiny, divided opinions, and overarching budget constraints threaten to derail even the most thoughtful business cases. To better understand how CFOs craft effective business cases for new investments and support leaders throughout their organizations in doing the same, Guidehouse and AGA surveyed more than 100 CFOs, deputy CFOs, and other financial management executives across federal, state, and local governments. Our latest CFO Survey Series Report explores how CFOs can build strong business cases during turbulent times by leveraging governance, prioritizing value, thinking long-term, and championing innovation.