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Finance Leaders Say Tech Skills Most Difficult To Find When Hiring
As digital transformation reshapes businesses, organizations seek technological proficiency across a range of financial roles. Companies, however, struggle finding professionals with this expertise, new research from staffing ...
Sep. 06, 2019
As digital transformation reshapes businesses, organizations seek technological proficiency across a range of financial roles. Companies, however, struggle finding professionals with this expertise, new research from staffing firm Robert Half Finance & Accounting shows. In the survey, CFOs reported that technology experience and aptitude are the most difficult to find in accounting and finance job candidates.
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“The volume of information and available analytics tools are resulting in new insights and better processes for organizations,” said Steve Saah, executive director of Robert Half Finance & Accounting. “With access to new data and technologies, teams are able to spend less time on manual tasks and focus on higher-value work.”
Saah added, “Neither the demand for technology skills nor the lack of them available is going away soon. By providing professional development on new and emerging tools, companies can upskill their existing teams and make themselves more attractive employers.”