Why Financial Reporting in Business Central Needs a Purpose-Built Solution

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central has become the go-to ERP platform for growing businesses—and for good reason. It’s modern, cloud-based, and built to help companies streamline operations across finance, supply chain, sales, and more. 

But there’s one area where many finance teams still feel the pain: financial reporting. 

Whether you’re migrating to Business Central because Microsoft Dynamics GP is reaching end-of-life or you’re already a Business Central user still clinging to Excel-based workarounds, the reporting gap is real—and growing. 

Microsoft Has Sunset Management Reporter. Now What? 

Microsoft no longer supports Management Reporter, the legacy financial reporting tool that many companies used with Dynamics GP. As organizations transition to Business Central, they’re discovering that Microsoft hasn’t replaced Management Reporter with a true like-for-like solution. 

That leaves finance teams facing a tough question: How do we create the reports we need—accurately, securely, and without burning hours in Excel? 

Financial Reporting Matters—No Matter Where You Are in the Journey 

If you’re just starting your migration from GP to Business Central, building a solid reporting strategy is critical from day one. And if you’ve already implemented Business Central but still rely on spreadsheets to fill reporting gaps, you’re putting your business at risk. 

At every stage of your Business Central journey, the ability to produce fast, flexible, and accurate reports is essential for: 

  • Keeping leadership aligned with real-time performance 
  • Supporting audits and compliance 
  • Managing multiple entities, departments, or currencies 
  • Driving strategic decision-making with confidence 

That’s where FYIsoft comes in. 

Purpose-Built for Business Central. Trusted by Finance Teams. 

FYIsoft is a cloud-based financial reporting solution designed specifically for Microsoft customers. With built-in compatibility for Business Central’s structure—including dimensions, GL segments, and multi-entity environments—FYIsoft delivers all the power you need, without added complexity. 

Benefits include: 

  • Automated financial statements: Generate board-ready reports in minutes, not hours. 
  • Consolidation made easy: Consolidate or compare entities without manual effort. 
  • No learning curve: A familiar “rows, columns, trees” structure makes onboarding quick and painless. 
  • Drill-down and formatting flexibility: Deliver the detail your stakeholders expect—without reformatting every month. 
  • Secure and scalable: Cloud-based access with role-level permissions, scheduling, and distribution. 

And if you’re one of the many organizations leaving GP behind, FYIsoft can automatically convert your Management Reporter files for a seamless transition. 

Stop Struggling with Excel. Start Scaling Your Finance Function. 

Let’s be honest—Excel was never meant to carry the burden of enterprise financial reporting. It’s prone to errors, difficult to scale, and inefficient for multi-entity or multi-dimensional reporting. 

FYIsoft removes the risk and gives your finance team a purpose-built tool that’s easy to use, cloud-ready, and fully integrated with Business Central. 

 Book a Demo and See the Difference 

If your current reporting process feels like a patchwork of spreadsheets and guesswork, FYIsoft can help. Whether you’re preparing to move from GP to Business Central or trying to make your current setup more efficient, the right reporting solution can unlock new value from your ERP investment. 

Schedule your demo today and experience how FYIsoft delivers fast, accurate, and frustration-free financial reporting—finally. 

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