Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations

Payable analysis

Reports and dashboards designed for critical analysis.

Metrixs accounts payable analytics gives Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations teams ready-made Power BI reports on vendor balances, aging, payments, invoices, and vendor performance. Track days payable outstanding, overdue payables, discount utilization, invoice approval cycle time, and the cash forecast from payables. Data refreshes every 15 to 30 minutes, depending on Fabric capacity.

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Key dashboards

  • AP aging and vendor payments Tracks overdue invoices, aging buckets, top vendors by balance, and payment schedules. Helps manage payables efficiently.
  • AP cash flow and payables forecasting Forecasts cash outflows based on due invoices and payment trends. Includes DPO, AP turnover, and projected payments.
  • Expense and vendor performance Analyzes spending trends, vendor performance, and invoice processing efficiency. Helps optimize vendor payments and cash management.

Key metrics

  • Total AP
  • Overdue AP
  • Days payable outstanding
  • AP turnover
  • Overdue invoice %
  • Paid on-time %
  • Discount utilization rate
  • AP cash forecast
  • Invoice approval cycle time
  • AP to revenue %

Vendor summary & aging reports

  • Vendor balance summary Displays outstanding balances per vendor
  • AP aging summary Breaks down payables into aging buckets (e.g., 30, 60, 90+ days).
  • Vendor statements Shows transaction history and balances.
  • Top vendors by outstanding balance Ranks vendors by unpaid amounts.
  • GL vs. subledger reconciliation Identifies discrepancies between the general ledger and subledger.

Payments & cash outflows reports

  • Payment due report Lists upcoming vendor payments.
  • Vendor payment trends Analyzes historical payment behaviors and trends.
  • Discount utilization on payables Tracks early payment discounts used.
  • AP cash flow forecast Estimates future cash outflows.
  • Overdue payables Identifies past-due invoices.

Invoice & expense analysis reports

  • Purchase invoice analysis Breaks down invoices by vendor, category, and department.
  • Pending invoice approvals Lists invoices awaiting approval.
  • Duplicate invoices Flags potential duplicate payments.
  • Invoice-to-payment cycle time Measures efficiency in processing payables.
  • Recurring payables Tracks ongoing subscriptions and contracts.

Performance & vendor management reports

  • AP turnover ratio Measures how quickly payables are settled.
  • Cash flow forecast from payables Projects expected cash outflows based on invoices due to vendors.
  • Days payable outstanding Calculates average time to pay vendors.
  • Vendor payment behavior Evaluates vendors based on fulfillment and payment terms.
  • Top vendors by spend Identifies high-value vendor relationships.

Frequently asked questions

Accounts payable reports fall into four groups: vendor summary and aging; payments and cash outflows; invoice and expense analysis; and performance and vendor management. They include AP aging summary, Vendor statements, GL vs. subledger reconciliation, Discount utilization on payables, Duplicate invoices, and Invoice-to-payment cycle time. The summary dashboards are AP aging and vendor payments; AP cash flow and payables forecasting; and Expense and vendor performance.

Key metrics include total AP, overdue AP, days payable outstanding, AP turnover, overdue invoice rate, on-time payment rate, discount utilization rate, AP cash forecast, invoice approval cycle time, and AP to revenue ratio.

Metrixs reads Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations data through Link to Microsoft Fabric or Azure Synapse Link, models it for accounts payable reporting, and delivers the reports in Power BI. Data refreshes every 15 to 30 minutes, depending on Fabric capacity, without slowing down ERP transactions.

Metrixs goes live in about six weeks, with Veratas running planning, configuration, deployment, and handoff. Companies on Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations can also see if they qualify for a free 6-month trial.