The Essential Questions Every CFO Should Ask Their CTO

As a finance professional, you scrutinise every expense down to the smallest detail. But there's one budget line item that often escapes thorough analysis: your technology stack. And with software typically being your second-highest operating expense after payroll, this represents a crucial opportunity for optimisation.

Understanding your tech investments shouldn't require a computer science degree. This guide bridges the gap between finance and technology, helping you uncover opportunities for significant cost savings and efficiency gains.

This checklist helps you to:

• Ask the right questions during budget reviews and tech discussions
• Identify redundant tools and licences draining your budget
• Measure true ROI on your technology investments
• Ensure compliance and mitigate potential risks
• Drive meaningful alignment between Finance and IT