Gartner predicts that by 2026, 90 per cent of finance functions will deploy AI-enabled solutions, making data governance a board-level priority. This shift places a new burden on CFOs to ensure data integrity across global organisations.
Sixthfin is a risk and process technology firm that addresses the centralisation and harmonisation of financial data. Its technology is used by over 1,000 companies in 70 countries, having analysed €170billion in the last year alone to help transform accounting data into a strategic lever.
Olivier Cornet, at Sixthfin, tells us more about the company’s mission to future-proof the finance function.
Tell us about your career path prior to starting your company
Traditionally, the role of the CFO has been centered on financial data integrity. Throughout my career, I have seen how the demand for reliable data is expanding the finance team’s responsibilities. My background has been focused on understanding how organisations source accurate, immediate financial data from across their global entities to drive better board-level decisions.
Tell us more about your company and its offering
Sixthfin is designed to solve two major hurdles for finance and control functions: the centralisation of financial data and the need for a common framework for controls, procedures and investigations. Our platform is tried and tested across 70 countries. We essentially allow companies to harmonise their data, making it ready for high-level analytics and AI projects.
What problem was your company set up to solve?
We saw that many organisations lacked a “single source of truth” when it came to their financial data. As companies grow, sourcing accurate data from various entities becomes a nightmare. Sixthfin was set up to provide a common framework so that data from across an entire organisation is immediate, accurate, and ready for use in fast-paced decision-making.
What has been the biggest challenge or most ‘tricky moment’ to overcome?
The arrival of new regulatory measures, such as ECCTA and Provision 29 in the UK, has been a significant challenge for our clients. Navigating this compliance pressure while simultaneously helping companies upgrade legacy systems and trial AI-powered tech is a delicate balance. Ensuring integrity in an era where AI brings its own set of risks is a constant focus for us.
What are your biggest achievements or ‘proudest moment’ so far?
Reaching the milestone of having our technology utilised in 70 countries and processing €170billion in a single year was a major achievement. It proves that our mission—turning accounting data into a strategic lever—is a global necessity. Seeing our framework help a CFO navigate a transformational year with confidence is what we are proudest of.
How would you describe the culture of your company?
Our culture is built on the intersection of finance and innovation. We are analytical and integrity-driven, as you would expect from a risk-tech firm, but we are also highly adaptable. We encourage a culture where we don’t just adopt tech for tech’s sake, but rather focus on how it can safely and effectively solve real-world financial problems.
What’s in store for the future?
2026 is going to be a transformational year for the industry. We are looking at a future where 90 per cent of finance functions will be AI-enabled. Sixthfin will be at the heart of this, providing the guardrails and the data governance necessary for that transition. We will continue to expand our footprint and help more CFOs transform their data into their most powerful strategic asset.
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