Why Finance Teams Choose Dryrun with Dynamics 365 Business Central
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (D365 BC) is a strong financial management system, but when it comes to cash flow forecasting, it can be limiting. Many teams fill the gaps with spreadsheets—but those introduce errors, constant updates, and wasted time.
Dryrun makes cash flow forecasting simpler, faster, and more reliable. By connecting directly to your D365 BC data, Dryrun removes the inefficiencies of manual work and provides clear, flexible forecasts you can trust.
Why Falling Back on Spreadsheets Comes at a Cost
When Dynamics 365 Business Central’s forecasting tools can’t keep up, many finance teams turn to spreadsheets. At first, they seem flexible—but the hidden costs quickly add up. Manual entry, outdated data, version headaches, and security risks all create inefficiencies and errors that weaken decision-making.
To truly improve cash flow forecasting, businesses need more than spreadsheets. A specialized solution like Dryrun combines automation, accuracy, and collaboration, giving finance teams reliable insights without the extra burden.
The Hidden Challenges of Spreadsheet Forecasting
Manual Data Entry and Errors
Spreadsheets depend on manual input, making them vulnerable to typos, broken formulas, and hidden mistakes. Even small errors can distort forecasts and lead to poor financial decisions.
Time-Consuming Processes
Maintaining forecasts means pulling data from multiple sources and constantly updating spreadsheets. This repetitive work eats into valuable time that could be spent on strategy.
Lack of Real-Time Data Integration
Spreadsheets don’t sync directly with D365 BC, so data becomes outdated almost immediately. That lag creates a gap between actual cash flow and your forecast.
Version Control Issues
Sharing spreadsheets across email or cloud folders often creates conflicting versions. Teams waste time reconciling which file is “final,” eroding confidence in the numbers.
Struggling With Complexity
Modeling multiple revenue streams, payment terms, or volatile sales cycles quickly overwhelms spreadsheets. Scenario planning becomes a mess of formulas and manual work.
Limited Collaboration and Accessibility
True real-time collaboration is nearly impossible in spreadsheets. Delays in updates mean finance teams and leadership aren’t always working from the same information.
Security Risks
Spreadsheets lack encryption, audit trails, and enterprise-grade protections. Sensitive financial data is far more exposed to accidental sharing or breaches.
Hard to Scale
As a business grows, spreadsheets become bloated and slow. Managing large datasets or advanced models requires specialized skills that most teams don’t have in-house.
Inconsistent Reporting
Spreadsheets make it difficult to generate clear, consistent reports. Customization takes time and advanced skills, and the results are rarely as polished as stakeholders need.
Why Dryrun Cash Flow Forecasting Software is the Best Choice for Dynamics 365 Business Central Users
Dryrun Cash Flow Forecasting Software is built to work seamlessly with your Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central data. Unlike spreadsheets or the limited native tools in D365 BC, Dryrun delivers a faster, more accurate, and more flexible approach to cash flow forecasting. It’s designed to give CFOs and finance teams the clarity they need to manage volatility, model scenarios, and make confident decisions.
Here’s how Dryrun cash flow forecasting software solves the biggest challenges:
Flexibility and Customization
Dryrun Cash Flow Forecasting Software lets you build forecasts that reflect your business reality—not just system defaults. You can customize models for multiple revenue streams, varying payment terms, or unique cost structures, creating forecasts that truly fit your business.
Handling Complex Scenarios
Scenario modeling is built into Dryrun. Instead of wrestling with formulas in spreadsheets, you can quickly create and compare multiple “what-if” scenarios—best case, worst case, and everything in between. This makes it easy to see the impact of fluctuations in sales, payment delays, or cost changes on your cash flow.
Seamless Integration with D365 BC
Dryrun connects directly with Dynamics 365 Business Central and other ERP or accounting systems, while still allowing manual entries or spreadsheet imports. This ensures a complete, real-time picture of your cash flow, enriched with both system data and external inputs that matter most.
Historical Data Analysis and Insights
Dryrun automatically incorporates your historical financial data into forecasts. With Auto Forecasts, you can generate a baseline from last year’s data, the past twelve months, or recent activity—then adjust for anomalies. This gives finance teams a reliable starting point grounded in real-world performance.
Clear, Real-Time Reporting
Dryrun transforms complex forecasts into simple, easy-to-read visuals that update automatically. Leadership can instantly see the company’s cash position and make faster, more informed decisions.
Easy Sharing and Stakeholder Alignment
With Dryrun, sharing insights is straightforward. Stakeholders get clear, consistent reports without the clutter or rigidity of spreadsheets, keeping everyone aligned on the numbers.
Time-Saving Setup and Maintenance
Unlike complex ERP setups or building out spreadsheets, Dryrun is quick to implement and simple to maintain. Automated updates and real-time syncing mean your forecasts stay current with little effort, freeing finance teams to focus on strategy rather than manual updates.
Powerful Scenario Planning and Sensitivity Analysis
With Dryrun, testing different assumptions is fast and intuitive. Change a payment term, adjust revenue projections, or model an unexpected expense—and see the immediate impact on cash flow. This level of scenario planning gives CFOs a clear edge in preparing for uncertainty.
Accurate, Real-Time Data and Forecasting
Dryrun Cash Flow Forecasting Software ensures that every forecast is built on live, accurate data pulled directly from your ERP. That eliminates stale numbers, broken formulas, and the risk of errors that spreadsheets bring.
Collaboration and Accessibility
Forecasting isn’t done in isolation. Dryrun makes it easy to share scenarios, align teams, and collaborate in real-time, ensuring that everyone is working from the same, up-to-date information. No more version confusion or delayed insights.
Security and Reduced Risk
With Dryrun, your sensitive financial data is protected by enterprise-grade security. Unlike spreadsheets—which are prone to accidental sharing and weak protections—Dryrun reduces risk and ensures your forecasts remain secure and reliable.
The Bottom Line:
Dryrun Cash Flow Forecasting Software helps CFOs and finance teams go beyond the limits of D365 BC and spreadsheets. With automation, customization, scenario modeling, and real-time insights, it delivers the speed, accuracy, and clarity needed to manage today’s complex cash flow challenges.
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