Business Central for finance directors

A Finance-Focused ERP That Empowers Strategic Decisions

As a Finance Director, you oversee budgets, cash flow and the financial health of your organisation. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is designed to streamline financial operations, deliver real-time insights and provide tools that empower you to make confident, data-driven decisions.

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3 Must-Haves for Finance Directors

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Real-Time Insights 

Monitor cash flow, budgets and financial performance with advanced reporting and analytics.

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Scalability Processes

Automate payables, receivables and reconciliations to save time and improve accuracy.

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Powerful Financial Tools

Support multi-entity operations, intercompany transactions and consolidations as you grow.

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Unlike many ERP providers, we partner with multiple market-leading vendors to find the best fit for your business. We work closely with Microsoft, Sage, Pegasus and AAT to offer expert solutions and financial guidance.

Why Business Central is Essential for Finance Directors

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central empowers Finance Directors with the tools to manage financial processes, gain actionable insights and support business growth—all from one intuitive system.

Comprehensive Financial Management

Centralise your financial processes with tools for managing payables, receivables, bank accounts, fixed assets and budgets. By unifying these functions in one system, Business Central eliminates the need for multiple spreadsheets or disconnected software, reducing errors and saving time. The holistic view of your financials enables you to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve cash flow management, and make strategic decisions with confidence.

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Role-Tailored Dashboards

Keep your finance team focused on what matters most with customisable dashboards. Highlight critical KPIs like cash flow, profit margins, overdue invoices and budget variances in real-time. These dashboards help your team prioritise tasks, identify financial trends and address potential issues before they escalate. For you as a Finance Director, they provide instant insights to steer your business toward its financial goals.

Advanced Reporting and Analytics

Gain real-time visibility into your business’s financial performance with built-in reporting tools and Power BI integration. Analyse historical data to uncover trends, predict future outcomes and guide your strategy. The ability to create detailed, customisable reports not only supports compliance and auditing but also enables more informed decision-making. With advanced analytics, you can optimise operations, identify growth opportunities and respond quickly to market changes.

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Multi-Entity and Intercompany Support

Manage complex financial structures effortlessly with tools that support multi-entity operations, intercompany transactions and consolidated reporting. Whether your organisation operates across multiple locations, currencies or business units, Business Central ensures accurate financial oversight. This reduces manual consolidation efforts, improves data consistency and gives you a clear understanding of your organisation’s overall financial health, helping you make informed decisions at scale.

Business Central Frequently Asked Questions for MDs

Can Business Central handle multi-entity and intercompany transactions?

Yes, Business Central is designed for businesses with complex structures. It supports multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions and consolidated reporting, making it easy to manage financials across multiple companies, locations and currencies.

How much input will my team need to provide during implementation?

Your team’s involvement is essential during key stages, such as the discovery phase, where we map workflows and business requirements. This ensures the system is tailored to your needs. Training and testing phases also require input to ensure adoption but we work closely with your team to make this as straightforward as possible.

How secure is our data in Business Central?

As a Microsoft cloud solution, Business Central uses advanced security protocols, including encryption, multi-factor authentication and regular updates. This ensures your data is protected against breaches while meeting industry compliance standards. You're also putting your trust in one of, if not thee, biggest name in technology, which should give you a great deal of peace of mind. 

What happens to our existing data during migration?

Our Data Guarantee ensures your data is securely migrated into Business Central with accuracy. We clean, validate and map your data to ensure it is as good as, or better than, its original state. If issues arise, we resolve them at no extra cost.

Can Business Central help with compliance and audits?

Yes, Business Central includes robust compliance tools such as automated audit trails, tax calculations and detailed financial reports. These features simplify regulatory compliance and ensure your financial records are audit-ready at all times.

Can Business Central integrate with other systems we use?

Yes, Business Central integrates seamlessly with other Microsoft tools like Excel, Power BI and Teams, as well as third-party applications for payroll and more. This ensures smooth data flow across your organisation.

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With ongoing ERP support and annual training, we’ll continue to help your business optimise its ERP system, ensuring it scales with you and delivers ongoing value.

What Our Clients Say

“We’ve seen significant time savings thanks to the streamlined processes. The IT solutions allow us to do more with less, which is critical in our fast-growing environment."

Willem

Operations Director, Environmental Consultancy

“Our IT system and software solutions also enable us to make quick, informed decisions based on up-to-date information. This ultimately allows us to the time and headspace to grow the organisation."

Jason

Group CFO, Acquisition Group

“The time and cost savings have been transformative. We’ve not only saved thousands in administrative costs but also unlocked new business opportunities that will be worth millions to our company."

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General Manager, Security Consultants

"As well as being friendly, helpful and courteous, they work quickly, and speed is important to us. We have to have our systems up and running all the time."

Andrew

Managing Partner, Chartered Accountants

"Moving to the cloud has been great. It’s a much more efficient, modern way of working. More flexibility, the ability to work remotely."

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CEO, Charity

“The new system we got in from HBP, I think will really accelerate our growth. It's revolutionised the way we work."

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Managing Director, Recruitment Bureau

“Our IT improvements have been instrumental in bringing us into the modern era. They’ve helped us get the most out of our technology and enabled us to focus on growing the business.” 

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Business Central Support

Get expert help to keep your systems optimised and running smoothly. Discover proactive support solutions tailored to your business needs, reducing downtime and maximising productivity.

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Business Central Implementation

Learn about our step-by-step implementation process to bring Dynamics 365 Business Central into your business seamlessly. We’ll guide you from setup to launch with a strategy that fits your goals.

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Business Central Brochure

Explore the features and benefits of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. This comprehensive brochure provides insights into how it supports business growth and efficiency.

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