Partnering for performance The Partnering for performance series explores ways in which CFOs can grow, protect and transform their organization by partnering with the leaders of different functions. In this — the third part of the series — we explore the relationship between the CFO and the CIO. In particular, we focus on the contribution that CFOs are making to four vital IT-related activities: • Managing cybersecurity • Creating an analytics-driven organization • Establishing information strategy, architecture and processes • Transitioning to a digital IT function Our findings are based on a global survey of 652 CFOs, conducted by Longitude Research on behalf of EY, and a series of in-depth interviews In this report with CFOs, CIOs and EY professionals. The CFO and CIO: a vital partnership for success 4 For more insights for CFOs and future finance Managing cybersecurity 10 leaders, visit ey.com/cfo. Creating an analytics-driven organization 16 Establishing information strategy, architecture and processes 22 Transitioning to a digital IT function 28 Five success factors for a successful collaboration 33 Survey respondent demographics 34 Other publications in this series 36 Contacts 37 Partnering for performance Part 3: the CFO and the CIO 3