A world out of sync: A macro‑economic briefing for corporate finance leaders

Volatility hasn’t disappeared. It’s become the new normal. Growth is holding in some regions, stalling in others. AI‑driven productivity is rising, but labor markets aren’t moving in step. Consumer demand is splitting, margins are under pressure, and planning assumptions break faster than ever. 

For finance leaders, this isn’t just noise. It’s a fundamental shift in how planning, close, and decision-making need to operate. 

Why does this matter now? 

When the global economy moves at different speeds, finance teams face new challenges: 

• Forecasts fall out of sync as regions and business units diverge 
• Close and consolidation grow more complex across entities, currencies, and markets 
• Decisions slow down when data is fragmented or outdated 
• Static plans fail in the face of constant change 

In this environment, finance can’t rely on disconnected systems or single-scenario thinking. It needs clarity, speed, and confidence — built on a foundation it can trust. 

Cut through the noise with a finance-first view of the macro landscape 

To help finance leaders navigate this shift, CCH Tagetik partnered with the economists at Accenture to deliver a focused executive briefing built specifically for CFOs, FP&A, and accounting teams. 

This isn’t another macro overview. It’s a practical guide to what’s changing—and what finance teams need to do about it.

In this executive briefing, you’ll learn:

• Why divergence (not recession) is the defining risk shaping global growth 
• How AI-driven investment is reshaping productivity, planning, and performance 
• What bifurcated consumer demand means for pricing, margins, and portfolio strategy 
• Which downside risks finance teams should be watching right now 
• How to move from static plans to scenario-based planning that adapts as conditions change