Navigating the Financial and Operational Headwinds of 2025

In 2024, In 2024, CFOs in the Philippines navigated a landscape marked by GDP growth of 5.8% to 6.3%, fuelled by strong domestic consumption and foreign direct investment. However, they faced challenges such as geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and inflationary pressures.

Key learnings include the importance of resilience in financial planning, leveraging data analytics for better forecasting, and strengthening risk management strategies. As the Philippines continues its economic ascent, CFOs must adapt to a dynamic environment while capitalizing on opportunities for sustainable growth and enhanced operational efficiency.

For 2025, CFOs must leverage these learnings and insights to foster resilience and innovation and position their organisations for sustainable growth in an increasingly complex landscape. To be certain the road ahead will be marked by continuing challenges brought about by domestic and international and international forces, many outside the control of the CFO.

This 12^th March 2025, FutureCFO in partnership with SAP Philippines invites you to a by-invitation only roundtable discussion to address important business and operational issues, including:

• Addressing domestic and international unknowns that will impact your business in 2025
• Outlining key strategies that balance financial health while pursuing growth and profitability amid cost and operational challenges
• Realising the promise of technology

At this roundtable, we will share vital learnings from the region—what worked, what didn’t—and define strategies for thriving in today’s economic climate. We will also explore balancing financial health with cost management, leveraging evolving technology and AI, and integrating ESG principles into sustainable business strategies.

You are cordially invited to be part of this exclusive roundtable over a private lunch on 12 March 2025 to held at the Makati Shangri-la Hotel.