B2B Payment Trends Finance Leaders Are Watching

According to AvidXchange’s 2026 Economic Sentiment Survey, 86% of finance professionals still say they’re concerned about the economy, and B2B payments are at the center of how they are responding. As budgets are fine-tuned and headcount growth is put on hold, finance leaders feel pressure to find smarter ways to keep cash flowing and operations moving.

With 96% of respondents reporting that they're being asked to "do more with less," payment modernization has emerged as one of the highest-leverage strategies available.

In this webinar, you'll learn which B2B payment trends finance leaders are watching—and acting on—right now, including:

• Leaning into AI, automation and technology to close talent gaps
• Adjusting budgets and talent strategies to keep core plans intact
• Modernizing payment systems and reducing fraud risk

Mark Brousseau
President, Brousseau & Associates 

Over the past 30 years, Mark Brousseau has established himself as a thought leader on accounts payable, accounts receivable, payments and document automation.   A popular speaker at industry conferences and on webinars and podcasts, Brousseau advises prominent end-users and solutions and services providers on how to use automation to improve document- and payments-driven business processes.  Brousseau has chaired numerous educational conferences and has served on several industry committees and boards.  He resides in Center City Philadelphia with his wife and three sons.

Jami Proctor
Account Executive, AvidXchange

Jami Proctor has over 10 years of experience at AvidXchange, where she plays a pivotal role in delivering strategic solutions and driving customer success. With a strong background in client satisfaction, product optimization, and project management, Jami is a skilled leader in Accounts Payable and Payments. She specializes in streamlining AP processes and improving efficiencies through automation and industry best practices.