Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance is an enterprise-grade cloud ERP application designed for large and complex organisations that need to manage global financial operations across multiple entities, currencies, and jurisdictions. It includes core accounting modules such as general ledger, accounts receivable/payable, and advanced multi-entity budgeting, forecasting, and reporting — with Copilot AI integrated to streamline processes and provide real-time insights. It is typically deployed alongside Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management as part of the broader Finance & Operations suite.
■ Key Features
Global financial management: Manages financial operations across multiple legal entities, currencies, and tax jurisdictions in a single platform, with support for over 210 countries and regions through built-in localisation and continuous regulatory updates.
AI-powered automation: Autonomous transaction matching, AI-assisted financial close, predictive cash flow forecasting, and Copilot-assisted self-service analytics are embedded across core financial processes.
Advanced budgeting & forecasting: Integrated financial planning tools with scenario modelling, variance analysis, and real-time performance dashboards — particularly strong for finance teams managing complex P&L structures.
Microsoft ecosystem integration: Deep native connectivity with Microsoft 365, Teams, Power BI, Power Automate, and Azure — reducing the need for third-party integration middleware for organisations already on the Microsoft stack.
Modular licensing: Finance can be combined with Supply Chain Management, Human Resources, Project Operations, and other Dynamics 365 apps via attach licensing, allowing organisations to build out their ERP footprint incrementally.
■ Who It's Best Suited For
Large or enterprise Australian organisations (typically 250+ employees) with complex multi-entity, multi-currency, or multi-jurisdiction financial requirements
Businesses already invested in the Microsoft ecosystem (Microsoft 365, Azure, Power Platform) seeking deep ERP integration
Finance teams requiring advanced budgeting, forecasting, and financial close automation at an enterprise scale
■ Integrates With
Microsoft 365, Teams, Power BI, Power Automate, Azure, Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, Human Resources, Project Operations, Sales, and Customer Service — plus third-party apps via Microsoft AppSource.
Plans & Prices
Pricing is per user, per month, and varies depending on the applications licensed and contract terms. Contact Microsoft or a Dynamics 365 partner for a scoped quote.
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