Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
You're the one who has to explain the numbers. And when they live in disconnected systems and spreadsheets, one wrong figure can cost you the room and your credibility. D365 Finance gives you one source of truth across every entity, and Avantiico helps you get there without the risk.
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An Overview of D365 Finance
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance is Microsoft's finance software for companies that have outgrown their accounting system. It's a cloud-based ERP that brings your general ledger, payables, receivables, budgeting, fixed assets, and reporting into one connected platform, so you're never stuck reconciling three versions of the truth before a deadline.
For finance leaders, Dynamics 365 for Finance is about control. Using Dynamics 365 Finance for accounting means you see cash, close progress, and entity-level results in real time, instead of waiting on exports and hoping the spreadsheet formulas held. It's a Dynamics 365 Finance solution built for complexity: multiple legal entities, currencies, and countries, with localization in 51 countries and 67 languages.
If you're comparing Microsoft financial software, Dynamics 365 Finance is the option designed for mid-market and enterprise organizations, and Avantiico is the Dynamics 365 Finance partner that helps you implement it without disrupting the close.
Note: On October 1, 2019, Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations was split into two applications: Dynamics 365 Finance and Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. If you're still running AX Dynamics Finance (Dynamics AX), D365 Finance is its cloud successor. Learn how to upgrade from Dynamics AX before an unsupported system becomes your next audit finding.
Dynamics 365 Finance and Dynamics 365 Business Central are both Microsoft ERP solutions, but they’re built for different levels of financial and operational complexity. Business Central is generally a better fit for small and midsize organizations that need a connected system for accounting and everyday business management. Dynamics 365 Finance is designed for organizations with more complex requirements, including multiple legal entities, global operations, advanced financial processes, and greater needs around governance and control.
If your finance team is spending more time managing complexity outside the ERP, the cheaper or simpler system can quickly become the expensive choice. Spreadsheets for consolidations, manual intercompany processes, disconnected reporting, and workarounds between entities are signs that you’ve outgrown what a smaller ERP can comfortably manage.
Choose Business Central when your organization has relatively straightforward financial operations and needs a capable, accessible ERP without the complexity of a larger enterprise finance platform.
Choose Dynamics 365 Finance when you’re managing multiple entities, currencies, countries, complex financial processes, or growing requirements around automation, reporting, compliance, and financial control.
The real question isn’t which ERP has more features. It’s which one lets your finance team grow without losing control of the numbers.
Not sure which Microsoft ERP fits your business? Avantiico can help you evaluate Dynamics 365 Finance vs. Business Central based on your entities, processes, integrations, reporting requirements, and growth plans.
Talk to a Dynamics 365 Expert5 Common challenges D365 Finance solves for teams like yours
Nothing is worse than standing in front of the board and not being able to explain a number. When finance runs on disconnected systems, that moment is always one close away. Here's what puts finance leaders at risk, and how Dynamics Finance takes it off the table.
When every entity, region, or acquisition runs its own system, nobody has the full picture until someone stitches it together by hand. That's how a consolidation error makes it into the board deck. Microsoft Dynamics Finance brings every entity onto one connected platform, so you see one version of the truth. Solutions: Multi-Entity Consolidation, Centralized Financial Data Hub, Real-Time Global Visibility.
Every manual entry, reconciliation, and email approval is a chance for something to go wrong, and you're the one who answers for it. D365 Finance automates the work that creates mistakes, from invoice processing to approvals. Solutions: Automated Invoice & Payment Processing, Workflow Automation & Approvals, Intelligent Expense Tracking.
Finding out about a cash shortfall after it happens is the kind of surprise that ends careers. Dynamics 365 Finance gives you live cash positions and forecasts, so you act before it becomes a problem. Solutions: Real-Time Cash Flow Monitoring, Predictive Cash Forecasting, AI-Driven Insights.
As you expand, a missed tax rule or regulatory change can turn into penalties and audit findings with your name on them. Dynamics 365 Finance keeps you compliant with built-in localization and automated regulatory reporting. Solutions: Built-In Localization, Automated Regulatory Reporting, Global Tax & Regulatory Compliance.
When reporting is slow and stitched together, every number gets second-guessed, including yours. Finance Dynamics 365 gives you consolidated, real-time reporting you can stand behind. Solutions: Unified Financial Reporting, Customizable Dashboards & Reports, Real-Time Consolidated Financials.
Tell us where your finance team loses time, and we'll show you how 365 Finance handles it.
Standard modules
Every D365 Finance module is designed to close a gap where errors and blind spots creep in. Explore the core Dynamics 365 Finance capabilities by area.
One centralized ledger for every transaction, so you're never reconciling conflicting versions before a deadline.
Monitor bank accounts, reconcile statements, and forecast cash flow before a shortfall surprises you.
Automate vendor invoice processing and approvals, so payments go out on time and duplicates get caught.
rack customer payments and outstanding receivables in one view. Dynamics 365 Finance can automate accounts payable and accounts receivable processes end to end.
Set credit limits and manage collections centrally, so bad debt doesn't catch you off guard.
Track every asset and its depreciation precisely, so your balance sheet holds up to scrutiny.
Plan, allocate, and control departmental budgets while ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
Track credit transactions, store payment details, and automate expense reimbursements seamlessly.
Manage multi-order revenue streams, adhere to industry guidelines, and streamline recognition processes.
Predict income, track expenses, and maintain cash flow using historical data and trend analysis.
Evaluate forecast assumptions, identify potential risks, and assess the impact of changing variables.
Develop actionable strategies, analyze market trends, and identify opportunities for financial improvement.
Monitor processes, analyze costs, maintain a cost ledger, and optimize cost efficiency across operations.
Track employee time and expenses, allocate project costs accurately, and streamline financial oversight.
Distribute project costs effectively, identify improvement areas, and adhere to allocation best practices.
Forecast future demand, optimize stock levels, and streamline purchasing and production planning.
Manage multiple projects, track progress, control budgets, and align strategies with financial goals.
Automate inventory tracking, optimize workflows, and enhance overall operational performance.
Maintain balance sheets, create cash flow statements, and generate comprehensive financial reports for informed decision-making.
Connect Dynamics 365 Finance with Power BI for live dashboards your executives can trust.
Connect subsidiaries and entities, centralize financial data, and build holistic reports for the entire organization.
Connect Dynamics 365 Finance with Power BI for live dashboards your executives can trust.
Generate accurate reports, ensure adherence to tax regulations, and comply with international financial standards.
Connect Dynamics 365 Finance with Power BI for live dashboards your executives can trust.
Transform complex data into interactive visualizations, enabling clear insights and actionable business decisions.
Connect Dynamics 365 Finance with Power BI for live dashboards your executives can trust.
Analyze financial data, filter key insights, and create interactive reports to drive strategic planning.
Connect Dynamics 365 Finance with Power BI for live dashboards your executives can trust.
Monitor customer interactions, track financial activities, and ensure transparency with detailed audit trails.
Connect Dynamics 365 Finance with Power BI for live dashboards your executives can trust.
Track project progress, allocate resources efficiently, and manage budgets from start to finish.
Streamline employee management, automate payroll processes, and simplify HR operations.
Simplify production workflows, schedule manufacturing tasks, and maintain high-quality standards.
Track goods from production to distribution, automate core processes, and optimize supply chain efficiency.
Control inventory levels, optimize warehouse workflows, and streamline shipping and logistics.
Manage inventory, integrate POS systems, and ensure timely stock fulfillment for seamless retail operations.
AI-powered Financial Automation in Dynamics 365 Finance
The fastest way to lose credibility is to be the last one to know. Microsoft Copilot for Dynamics 365 Finance works inside the system your team already uses, surfacing issues, summarizing what changed, and taking repetitive work off their plates, so nothing slips past you.
Not sure which Copilot features in Dynamics 365 Finance fit your team, or how to roll them out safely? Click below for expert guidance.
AI flags unusual transactions, late payments, and variances while there’s still time to fix them, not after the books close.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 AI financial forecasting uses your own history to project cash and performance, so you’re not defending a forecast built on gut feel.
AI-powered financial automation in Dynamics 365 Finance handles invoice capture, matching, and collections follow-ups. Dynamics 365 financial process automation means fewer manual touches, and fewer chances for a mistake with your name on it.
Ask a question in plain language and get an answer from your live data, instead of waiting days on a report.
Benefits of Dynamics 365 Finance
Imagine walking into the next board meeting knowing every number will hold up. That's the point of Dynamics 365 Finance: less time defending the numbers, more time leading with them.
Talk to Dynamics 365 Finance ExpertAutomate invoices, approvals, and reconciliations, so the close runs on a process instead of heroics. Fewer manual steps means fewer surprises, and fewer late nights before a deadline.
Real-time dashboards, Power BI reporting, and Copilot insights show you cash, margins, and trends as they happen. You spot the issue and act on it, instead of explaining it after the fact.
See exactly which products, entities, and customers drive profit, and which quietly drain it. Cut the inefficiencies before they show up in the quarter.
Add entities, currencies, and countries without adding risk. Microsoft D365 Finance supports multi-currency operations and localization across 51 countries and 67 languages, so expansion doesn't become your next compliance headache.
How we help Finance Teams Like Yours
We know what's at stake. A failed ERP project doesn't just cost money; it costs credibility, and the finance leader usually takes the blame. That's why companies choose Avantiico as their Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance partner. We're recognized among the top 1% of Microsoft partners, with 400,000+ hours of hands-on experience and 20 years of Microsoft consulting behind every engagement.
Most ERP failures start with the wrong implementation company: a rushed design, demo data nobody recognizes, and surprises at cutover.
Our Dynamics 365 Finance implementation services follow a proven, repeatable process, led by Dynamics 365 Finance implementation consultants who understand both the system and the accounting behind it. Coming from Dynamics AX, GP, NAV, or QuickBooks? Our Dynamics 365 Finance upgrade and migration services move your data without breaking your balances.
A system that doesn’t fit your process forces your team back into spreadsheets, manual workarounds, and disconnected tools, creating duplicate work, inconsistent data, and gaps in visibility that erode your control. This is the value of a Dynamics 365 integration and customization engagement.
Our Dynamics 365 Finance customization and integration services connect the system to the way your business actually operates. We build automation, custom reports, and Dynamics 365 Finance integrations with banking, payroll, POS, CRM, planning, and other business systems, so data flows between platforms without manual re-entry.
When something breaks at month-end, waiting days for an answer isn't an option. Our Dynamics 365 Finance support team provides round-the-clock help, so issues get fixed before they become your problem.
Avantiico delivers onshore Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance services to mid-market and enterprise companies across the USA and North America. Whether you need a single Dynamics 365 Finance consultant, strategic Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance consulting, or a full implementation team, you get senior people who've done this before.
Our Process for Running D365 Finance
Our Dynamics 365 Finance consultants map your entities, processes, and data, then show you exactly where the risks are before you spend a dollar on build.
As your Dynamics 365 Finance implementation partner, we configure D365 Finance to the way your team works, migrate your data, and test with real numbers from the first round, so go-live isn't the first time anyone sees them.
We automate what's still manual, integrate the systems around you, and stay with you after go-live.
Dynamics 365 add-ons by Avantiico
When you manage many companies, one mistake can repeat across all of them. AMCS automates financial operations across every legal entity from one place, reducing manual work for accountants by up to 90% and saving thousands of hours.
Not ready for a big commitment? Start with essential automation for D365 Finance: one-click journal imports, validation before posting, and Power Automate integration. It installs in under an hour and costs nothing, and you can move to AMCS Premium when you're ready.
Pricing
Nobody wants to explain a licensing bill that came in higher than planned. Here's what D365 Finance pricing looks like, so you can budget with confidence. Microsoft sells Dynamics 365 Finance by subscription, with two main license tiers.
Dynamics 365 Finance Premium includes everything in Finance, plus:
The Dynamics 365 Finance price you pay depends on user count, license mix, and add-ons. Over-buying licenses wastes budget; under-buying risks compliance issues when Microsoft enforces them. If you're not sure which license you need, you need an expert assesment. s
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hese teams were facing the same risks you are: too many entities, too much manual work, and closes that ran long. Here's what changed.
RETAIL
With 300+ corporate and franchise locations and disconnected systems, Now Optics couldn't scale its close without scaling its risk. Avantiico unified its finance and supply chain operations on Dynamics 365 Finance with AMCS, cutting month-end close time by 76%.
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With over 200 legal entities and multiple third-party systems, every manual journal was a liability. Curaleaf turned to AMCS on MS Dynamics Finance to automate journal processing and POS imports and enable global financial reporting, shortening month-end and saving hundreds of hours a month.
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“The core multi-company functionality has solved a major business challenge, allowing us to post general journals across up to 50 legal entities simultaneously with one Excel file and a single approval. Multi-company reports, like the trial balance, have saved us significant customization costs and improved reporting efficiency. Avantiico’s AMCS is also easy to configure, and their team has been highly responsive to our needs.”
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Every month on disconnected systems is another close you have to defend, another report someone second-guesses, and another chance to be caught off guard. It doesn't have to stay that way. See how Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance works with your entities and your processes, and leave with a clear picture of what it would take to get there. Here's what you get:
Close on time. Explain every number. Stay in control as you grow.
Dynamics 365 Finance is Microsoft’s cloud-based ERP for financial management. It brings the general ledger, payables, receivables, budgeting, fixed assets, and reporting into one platform, with real-time visibility across every entity, currency, and country. It’s the successor to Dynamics AX’s financial capabilities.
Business Central is built for small and mid-sized businesses with simpler structures. Dynamics 365 Finance is built for mid-market and enterprise organizations with many legal entities, complex consolidations, global compliance needs, and high transaction volumes. If you’re comparing Dynamics 365 Finance vs Business Central, the deciding factor is usually how many entities and how much complexity you need to control.
Microsoft lists Dynamics 365 Finance at $210 per user per month and Finance Premium at $300 per user per month. Your total Dynamics 365 Finance price also depends on user count, license mix, implementation scope, and add-ons. A licensing analysis helps you avoid paying for more than you need.
Dynamics 365 Finance Premium includes everything in the standard Finance license, plus advanced performance planning and AI-driven insights and automation. It’s designed for finance teams that want deeper planning and forecasting inside the same system.
Core D365 Finance modules include General Ledger, Bank & Cash Management, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit & Collections, and Fixed Assets, plus budgeting, cost management, and reporting tools. The Dynamics 365 Finance modules you use depend on your processes and license.
Not anymore. In 2019, Microsoft split Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations into two applications: Dynamics 365 Finance and Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. Many companies license both, and the pair is still often called “Finance and Operations.”
Yes. Microsoft Copilot for Dynamics 365 Finance brings AI assistance into the system, helping teams spot issues, summarize information, and automate repetitive work like collections follow-ups. Available Copilot features in Dynamics 365 Finance vary by region and release, so it’s worth planning your rollout with a partner.
It depends on your number of entities, data volume, integrations, and how much you customize. Projects commonly run 6 to 18 months. Now Optics went live on Dynamics 365 Finance in six months across 300+ locations. The biggest risk to your timeline is data migration, so plan it from day one.
Yes. Microsoft D365 Finance supports multiple legal entities, currencies, and intercompany transactions. For organizations with dozens or hundreds of entities, AMCS adds multi-company automation, letting you post journals across every entity from one file with a single approval.
If you’re on AX 2012 R2 or R3, Microsoft supports a direct upgrade. Older versions, such as AX 2009, need a reimplementation with data migration. Either way, the risk lives in your data, so test with real numbers early. Read our guide to upgrading AX 2012 to Dynamics 365 Finance.
Look for a Dynamics 365 Finance partner with deep finance expertise, not just technical skills: consultants who understand accounting, a repeatable implementation and data migration process, and experience with your entity structure. Ask how they’ll test, how they’ll handle data, and who supports you after go-live.
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