6-8 November 2024
Directions EMEA 2024
Directions EMEA is the "Go To" place where Dynamics partners share the future. It's the preferred global community for collaborating and learning from Microsoft, MVPs, ISVs, VARs and their peers. The focus is on helping the SMB market unlock its full potential in technical, business development and strategy with ERP, CRM, and Cloud solutions, including the Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, and Azure.
07-11-2024
Optimizing LATAM Operations with Microsoft BC and Copilot: A Unified Architecture Approach
A robust finance core model and multi-country LATAM localization have been implemented within a single Business Central (BC) tenant architecture, supporting 500 BC users across the region. This approach, successfully deployed in Brazil and Colombia, with plans to expand to Mexico and Peru, leverages Microsoft Business Central to create a unified finance core model that supports the unique localization requirements of each LATAM country while maintaining centralized financial governance. The architecture features a single chart of accounts, unified dimensions, and master data across all countries, with the BC consolidation tool efficiently managing financial operations. Microsoft Copilot accelerates the development process, enabling the rapid generation of LATAM-specific financial reports and customized dashboards. Centralized support, user administration, and development are managed in Brazil, ensuring consistency and efficiency across the region. This project demonstrates how a well-designed BC architecture, focused on a strong finance core model, can streamline operations and drive compliance across multiple LATAM countries within a single tenant environment.
Speakers:
Cassio Firemand
Fênix Sistemas & Consultoria, Founder-CEO
25 years working on Fênix, a Navision/Microsoft partner in Brazil since 2000.
Computer Engineer, MBA in Project Manager and Stanford Executive EPGC
Christian Andrade
Fenix Partner Director
With 24+ years in Executive Positions in Finance, Operations, and IT, including 11 years as Partner Director at Fênix Consultoria, 7 years as Finance Director at Fumex Tabacalera (American Subsidiary), and 4 years as CIO at CdF International. Extensive international experience as Program and Project Manager in Brazil, Holland, Spain, Italy, UK, US, Indonesia, Philippines, Colombia, Dominican Republic, and Argentina. Expertise in cost and staff reorganization, change management, project finance, company and project valuation, budget and cash flow control, funding, infrastructure projects, corporate policies, and Sarbanes Oxley compliance. Strong background in ERP implementation and project management. Pursuing 2 Master's degrees (Management Science - Kent, UK and Accounting - UFBa), MBA in Corporate Finance (FGV), and BA in Accounting and BS in Computer Science (UFBa). Certified PgMP, PMP, and currently pursuing a PhD in Accounting and Finance at Universidade de São Paulo (FEA-USP).