The Global Finance Outlook

This report examines whether finance teams are prepared to manage today’s increasingly complex global economy. Based on a survey of over 2,300 finance professionals, it highlights how international expansion, tariffs, regulatory changes, and economic uncertainty are putting significant pressure on finance operations. Manual accounts payable (AP) processes, rising workloads, compliance risks, and fraud concerns are slowing teams down and limiting scalability. While AP automation and AI are recognized as critical enablers of efficiency and strategic impact, adoption remains low, leaving many teams underprepared for long-term growth.

• Global expansion, tariffs, and regulatory changes are increasing workload and complexity for finance teams
• Manual AP processes drive inefficiency, errors, compliance risk, and burnout
• AP automation and AI deliver clear benefits, but adoption remains limited

Overall, the report emphasizes that modernizing AP through automation and AI is essential for finance teams to reduce risk, improve efficiency, and scale successfully. Platforms like Tipalti enable teams to move beyond manual work, strengthen compliance, and position finance as a strategic driver of business growth in a global economy.