IIM Calcutta and Emeritus Commence 'Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Programme', Addressing Growing Demand for Multi-Dimensional Finance Leadership
Aug 18, 2025
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 18: As the CFO role expands beyond finance, today's financial leaders are expected to drive enterprise-wide strategy, lead innovation, unlock long-term value and manage cross-functional priorities. According to Gartner's Top 5 Priorities for CFOs in 2025, over 70% of CFOs now shoulder responsibilities outside of core finance, while nearly 50% acknowledge the need for a significant or complete overhaul of their finance leadership teams. In response to this urgent need for multidimensional financial leaders who can navigate complexity and drive transformation, IIM Calcutta, one of the leading B-schools in India, ranked 1st by BT-MDRA, 2024, has commenced the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Programme in partnership with Emeritus.