Technology has never been more important for business than it is today, and CFOs are finely attuned to the challenge, says Matthew Guarini, executive director of the Technology Business Management Council, a community of business technology leaders dedicated to advancing technology business management. A CIO should work side by side with the CFO, particularly in terms of project funding, advises Uku Sööt, organizational growth strategist at communication and collaboration services IPB Partners. "Once CIOs and CFOs are on the same page, funding decisions can be based on a professional grasp of both the return on investment and financial priorities." Still, despite a CIO's best efforts, it's often not easy to handle a CFO who's primarily interested in saving costs, Sööt observes. "With the right data and insights from the CIO, CFOs can make more informed decisions about technology investments."