Choosing the right Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations partner is one of the most consequential technology decisions a growing business can make. SchwettmannTech is a Microsoft-certified Solution Partner specialising in end-to-end Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations implementations for mid-market and enterprise organisations across the UAE, UK, India, Saudi Arabia, and beyond. With more than 120 experienced consultants and established offices in India, Germany, UAE, and Cyprus, we bring the technical depth and regional knowledge required to deliver implementations that work in practice, not just on paper.
What our Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations service covers
- Full-cycle implementation: We manage the complete deployment of Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations, from initial system design and data migration through to go-live and post-launch stabilisation, ensuring your finance, supply chain, and manufacturing processes are accurately reflected in the system.
- System integration: We connect Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations with your existing platforms — including CRM systems, e-commerce platforms, warehouse management tools, and third-party reporting solutions — using Azure Logic Apps, Power Automate, and custom API development.
- Upgrades and migrations: For organisations currently running legacy Microsoft ERP solutions such as AX 2012 or Dynamics NAV, we handle the structured migration to the cloud-based Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations environment with minimal disruption to daily operations.
- Custom development and ISV solutions: When standard functionality does not meet your requirements, our development team builds purpose-fit extensions using X++ and the Dynamics 365 extensibility framework, keeping customisations upgrade-safe and maintainable.
- Training and change management: We prepare your finance, operations, and IT teams through structured training programmes, detailed process documentation, and hands-on workshops tailored to your specific configuration.
- Managed support and optimisation: After go-live, SchwettmannTech provides tiered managed support contracts covering incident management, system monitoring, regulatory compliance updates, and periodic performance reviews.
Why global businesses choose SchwettmannTech
- Proven enterprise client portfolio: We have delivered projects for internationally recognised organisations including B.Braun and Deutsche Telekom. These are complex, multi-entity deployments that required a partner capable of working at scale, managing strict compliance requirements, and coordinating across multiple geographies simultaneously.
- Microsoft-certified expertise: SchwettmannTech holds active Microsoft Solution Partner status with demonstrated competency across the Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations product suite. Our consultants hold individual Microsoft certifications and participate in the Microsoft Partner Network, giving clients access to early product updates and direct Microsoft escalation paths.
- Regional presence where our clients operate: With physical offices in the UAE, India, Germany, and Cyprus, we assign project teams that understand local regulatory environments, tax frameworks, and business practices. For clients in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, or other GCC markets, this means VAT compliance, Zakat requirements, and Arabic language configurations are handled without additional consultation.
- A 120-consultant team with genuine specialisation: Our consultants are not generalists. The team is structured around functional disciplines — finance, procurement, manufacturing, project management — and technical disciplines including development, architecture, and data. Clients work with people who know the module deeply, not those learning it on the job.
- Fixed-scope and time-and-materials engagement models: We adapt our commercial structures to the nature of your project. Straightforward deployments can be packaged at a fixed price with clear deliverables and milestone payments. More complex or evolving requirements suit a time-and-materials arrangement with transparent monthly reporting.
Our Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations implementation process
- Discovery and requirements analysis: We begin with structured workshops across your finance, supply chain, and operations teams to document current processes, identify gaps, and define what a successful implementation looks like in measurable terms. This phase produces a detailed solution blueprint and project plan.
- System design and architecture: Based on the requirements gathered, our solution architects design the environment configuration, legal entity structure, chart of accounts, and integration architecture. For multi-country deployments, this phase addresses localisation requirements specific to each operating country.
- Configuration and development: The core system is configured against the agreed design. Where custom extensions are required, development is completed in a separate environment and subject to peer review and unit testing before promotion. Integration build and testing also occurs during this phase.
- User acceptance testing: We run a structured UAT cycle with your key users working through real business scenarios in a testing environment loaded with representative data. Issues are tracked, prioritised, and resolved before any approval to proceed to go-live.
- Data migration and cutover: Historical and master data is cleansed, mapped, and migrated using a validated migration framework. Cutover activities follow a detailed runbook with clearly defined rollback points to reduce risk on the final transition date.
- Go-live support and hypercare: Immediately after go-live, SchwettmannTech deploys a dedicated support team on-site or remotely to resolve issues in real time during the critical first weeks of operation. Hypercare transitions into the standard managed support arrangement once the system is stable.
Pricing and cost
The cost of a Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations implementation with SchwettmannTech varies depending on the number of legal entities, the complexity of integrations, the volume of custom development, and the number of users being trained. For a mid-market business with one or two legal entities and standard configuration requirements, implementation projects typically range from USD 80,000 to USD 200,000. Large enterprise projects involving multiple countries, complex supply chains, or significant legacy data migration can range from USD 300,000 to USD 800,000 or more. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance licences are priced separately and start at approximately USD 180 per user per month for full users, with activity-based licences available at lower rates for limited roles. SchwettmannTech provides detailed cost estimates following the discovery phase, and we are transparent about what is and is not included in our project scope.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations implementation take?
For a mid-market business with a single legal entity and moderate configuration complexity, a typical implementation runs between four and six months from project kick-off to go-live. Multi-entity or multi-country deployments, particularly those involving significant data migration or custom development, generally take between eight and eighteen months depending on scope and the speed of client decision-making during the project.
Can SchwettmannTech support businesses in Saudi Arabia and the UAE specifically?
Yes. We have an established office in the UAE and extensive experience delivering Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations projects across GCC markets. This includes configuring VAT compliance for UAE Federal Tax Authority requirements, Zakat and income tax configurations for Saudi Arabia, and Arabic language support within the user interface and financial reporting outputs.
What is the difference between Dynamics 365 Finance and Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations?
Microsoft previously sold the product as a single application called Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations. It has since been split into two separate applications: Dynamics 365 Finance, which covers financial management, and Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, which covers manufacturing, warehousing, and procurement. Many organisations license both. SchwettmannTech works across both applications and advises clients on the licensing combination that matches their actual functional requirements.
Do you work with businesses that are migrating from Dynamics AX 2012?
Yes, AX 2012 migrations are a significant part of our project portfolio. We use a structured migration methodology that includes a detailed functional gap analysis, data mapping and cleansing, configuration translation, and phased cutover planning. Businesses on AX 2012 face an end-of-mainstream support position and should plan their migration to the cloud-based platform before support constraints become