Efficient, easy to manage and fully embedded payments
DC Thomson transformed fragmented finance workflows into a single, integrated global payments operation.
Dynamics 365 Finance + Xe Global Business Payments for DC Thomson
DC Thomson operates globally across Australia, Ireland, Singapore, and the USA. Despite using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, the finance team managed banking and global payments through fragmented, manual processes, with FX handled outside the ERP—creating inefficiencies and operational challenges.
Client: DC Thomson
Website: www.dcthomson.co.uk
Country: USA
Industry: Private media company
Products and services: Business 365
The challenge
As a global business with subsidiaries across multiple countries, these inefficiencies impacted their ability to operate smoothly and accurately. The urgency to fix the problem came from the need to save time, reduce risk, and improve financial oversight across their international footprint.
Reconciliations
Reconciliations across eight different bank accounts were slow and complex.
Lack of integration
The lack of integration meant their finance operations were time-consuming and exposed to human error.
Financial accuracy
This slowed down workflows, increased risk, and made it harder to maintain financial accuracy and control.
The result
By embedding Xe Global Payments directly into Business Central, DC Thomson automated invoice-to-payment workflows, reducing manual effort and freeing the finance team to focus on higher-value work. Built-in approvals and vendor validation improved security and reduced risk, while a streamlined, scalable payment process increased efficiency across global operations and lowered payment fees.
The Solution
Working with their implementation partner Node4, DC Thomson adopted Xe to automate global payments and FX data directly within Business Central. Payments are now processed in just a few clicks, manual files and external FX entries were removed, and currency rates are automatically updated—delivering faster operations and audit-ready reporting.
“The integration with Xe has streamlined our global payments The process is now faster, more efficient, easier to manage, and fully embedded in Business Central. It’s been a huge step forward for our finance operations.”
David Barrie, Group Financial Accountant at DC Thomson
Why to choose Xe in Dynamics 365?
Automated Workflows
No more manual file handling. Payments flowed effortlessly within Dynamics 365 Finance. The AP team redirected their energy toward strategic tasks.
Security and Reliability
All transactions occurred within Dynamics 365 Finance, bolstering data security. Rob Mogren, CFO, slept better at night, knowing their financial data was safe.
Prompt Payments and Cost Savings
Vendors received payments faster. Relationships improved. Days were saved, costs reduced—a win-win for UltraSource.
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