The Critical Role of Finance in the Age of Artificial Intelligence The latest report from Heidrick & Struggles, an executive search firm, highlights the skills that are in high demand amidst the rapid growth of artificial intelligence.
Surprisingly, no AI specific skill made it to the top 15 list, but this omission is less a sign of companies neglecting AI and more a reflection of its integration into every aspect of their operations.
Finance skills have taken center stage in Heidrick & Struggles' 2026 Skills Index, with financial controls, accounting, and audit ranking as the most in demand skillset.