It’s panto season, that time of year when cries of “oh no you can’t!” and “oh yes you can!” ring out in theatres across the UK, alongside heroes, villains, princes and princesses.
Oddly enough, the same script plays out in finance teams every December, especially where digital sceptics are lurking behind the scenes.
If anyone suggests automating repetitive year-end tasks such as invoicing, approvals, payroll, and reporting, for example, you’ll often hear:
“𝗢𝗵 𝗻𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻’𝘁!”
But with Microsoft Power Automate, it’s definitely a case of:
“𝗢𝗵 𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻!”
That’s because a surprising amount of what feels too manual or too complex is actually perfect for automation – saving hours of admin and eliminating last-minute chaos.
Here are our top five hacks for fast wins:
1. Automatically send & track invoices
Auto-generate and send invoices, then log their status in one place so nothing gets missed.
2. Instant approval routing to Teams/Outlook
Create a single approval flow that pings approvers in Teams or Outlook for one-click decisions.
3. Payroll data collation on autopilot
Pull timesheets, leave records and contractor hours together – with automated reminders for any missing info.
4️. Reminders for renewals & deadlines
Set timed alerts for licences, contracts and certifications so nothing slips during the year-end rush.
5. One-click end-of-year reporting
Trigger a flow that gathers data from Excel, SharePoint, Dynamics or Power BI into a ready-to-use report.
If you’d like to be the hero of your year-end story without the chaos, henchmen or surprise plot twists, HG Technology can help.
We can’t promise belly laughs or to be your fairy godmother, but you will get a calmer – and smarter – year-end performance. Get in touch now.
