Blue Marine Foundation faced challenges with their finance and reporting system as it could not keep pace with their growth. The existing system was complex and error-prone, taking almost two weeks each month to produce budget files for nearly 40 projects. They needed a solution that could provide automatic, current reporting to enable project managers to respond swiftly to urgent conservation opportunities.

The implementation of Dynamics 365 Business Central has significantly improved operational efficiency by automating reporting processes. Previously, it took the finance team two weeks to prepare reports, but now reports are generated automatically, with most transactional data available within a week. This allows the finance team to focus on value-added work and enhances decision-making processes.

The adoption of Dynamics 365 Business Central and Power BI has positively impacted decision-making by providing project managers with real-time access to budget information. This capability allows them to react quickly to unexpected opportunities, such as securing funding for expeditions, which has been crucial for their mission to protect marine environments.