Recent research shows that active use of artificial intelligence in finance departments will more than double from 2024 onwards. KPMG.
of Global AI in Finance 2026: Decision Advantage Survey found that assurance-enabled organizations reported 3-6x higher error reduction rates and improved confidence in AI scaling, and organizations reported significant improvements in decision quality speed and predictive accuracy.
71% of leaders surveyed said AI is meeting or exceeding their ROI expectations, with the biggest gains being seen in decision quality, predictive accuracy, and responsiveness.
KPMG notes that AI is now pushing finance beyond basic process automation and into areas where judgment is paramount, such as forecasting, planning and risk assessment, but performance varies widely by sector.
It is also highlighted that a stronger data foundation will enable the expansion and execution of decision-driven AI use cases.
Additionally, the survey found that 36% of organizations cited data quality as both the biggest barrier and opportunity, with improved data integration and system interoperability being key to unlocking more value from AI in finance.
Therefore, while most organizations focus on upskilling their existing finance and internal audit teams, fewer choose to hire for new skills.
