Build your team. Plan your next move.

The next step in finance looks different for everyone. You might be defining a new role, setting a hiring budget, preparing for interviews, or making the case for a promotion.

The 2027 Finance Hiring Index gives you a clearer view of what employers are looking for—and practical ways to put that information to work.

For finance leaders: Shape the role around the work you need done, compare posted pay by level and function, and focus interviews on the skills that matter.

For finance professionals: Evaluate opportunities, understand how employers describe seniority, and show how your finance experience and AI skills translate into business impact.
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In this report, you'll learn:
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• Where employers are hiring. See which roles and levels dominate the sample, how accounting compares with FP&A, and where remote opportunities show up.
• Which skills and credentials employers ask for. Understand how AI, Excel, core finance skills, and qualifications fit together across career levels.
• How posted pay compares. Explore differences by seniority, function, location, industry, and whether a role requires AI skills.
• Two checklists to guide your next step. Put the findings into practice before opening a finance role or making your next career move.