The UK Finance Outlook: Ambition vs. Readiness

Are finance teams equipped for today’s economy?

In this UK-focused research report sponsored by Tipalti and conducted by Kickstand, over 600 UK finance professionals were surveyed to uncover how teams are adapting to the demands of international growth, regulatory shifts, and the rise of AI. The research is a subset of a broader global study, which surveyed a total of 2,326 full-time finance professionals across the US, UK, Canada, Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands.

Top challenges reported by UK finance leaders:

  • Only 25% say their team is “very prepared” to manage international growth
  • 51% admit their AP systems can’t scale without major upgrades
  • 44% admit they lack a clear global compliance roadmap as they scale
  • 65% struggle to manage global suppliers in shifting regulatory environments

Explore where UK finance teams are struggling, how top performers are adapting, and what it takes to thrive in the global economy.

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