Zealand Data / Business Intelligence / BI with expertise in NAV and Business Central
BI with an understanding of NAV and Business Central
From ERP data
to actionable insights.
Zealand Data specializes in BI for NAV and Business Central. We combine a deep understanding of the ERP system’s data and processes with reporting that finance, sales, operations, and management can use—ranging from Microsoft’s standard reports to custom models and a shared data warehouse.
The same question.
Are there several different numbers?
Revenue can refer to orders received, invoiced sales, or reported financial revenue. Inventory value may depend on the date, adjustments, and cut-off. Before we prepare the report, we need to understand which figure you need, how it is calculated, and what it should be compared to.
01 / Business First
Understanding the numbers
behind the report.
A nice visualization doesn’t solve the problem of an unclear definition. We review relevant entries, documents, dimensions, and time periods together with the employees who are familiar with the task. The goal is to reach a shared understanding of the data set and the events that should be included in the reporting.
This could include the relationship between sales and contribution margin, trends in inventory levels, or a comparison of budgeted versus actual results. We also clarify how corrections, credit memos, adjusting entries, and other relevant exceptions affect the financial statements, so that the results can be explained and verified.
Definitions related to your management and processes
Relationships Between Accounts, Periods, and Dimensions
Reconciliation based on an agreed-upon audit basis
02 / From Fundamentals to Application
Choose the path based on
your environment and needs.
If you use Business Central online, Microsoft’s current Power BI apps may be a good starting point. If you have other KPI definitions, specific data sources, or cross-company requirements, we’ll instead assess the necessary customization and the appropriate data foundation.
If you use NAV or Business Central on-premises, we take into account the version, customizations, data access, and operations. Existing reports and historical data are included in the assessment so that valuable insights can be incorporated into the solution moving forward. Microsoft’s current standard apps are designed for Business Central Online.
Standard Apps for Business Central Online (Supported)
Custom models and reports tailored to specific needs
Data Warehouse: When a Common Foundation Is Needed
From ERP to Decision-Making
The numbers have to make sense.
The Store
What should the finance, sales, or inventory departments be able to decide?
NAV and BC data
Which accounts, periods, and dimensions are involved?
Reconciled Reporting
Common definitions, verified figures, and practical application.
Illustration of the workflow—not a screenshot from a customer solution.
Practical help for your everyday life
From understanding the system
to better follow-up.
Economics and Management
For example, clarify items such as net income, budget variances, accounts receivable, and trends over time. The selection of accounting periods, the chart of accounts, and the cut-off criteria must be clear so that the finance and management teams can work with the same definitions.
Sales, Merchandise, and Operations
For example, analyze sales trends, contribution margins, inventory turnover, or purchasing patterns. Choose the relevant data and calculations rather than assuming that a general, standard figure will meet your decision-making needs.
More companies and sources
Different chart-of-accounts, currencies, and dimension values require common rules if the figures are to be comparable. We determine whether the task is best addressed using a limited report model or with BC2DWH as a common data foundation.
Reports You Can Work With
We consider usage, access, and handover from the very beginning. Employees must be able to understand the definitions and know whom to ask when a report or workflow changes. Training can be provided as needed.
Select a relevant next step
See also your
for other options.
Microsoft Power BI Reports for BC
Get help with setting up, reconciling, and using Microsoft's existing reports.
Read about Microsoft's Power BI reports for BC ↗Data Warehouse for Business Central
Consolidate management reporting across companies, currencies, dimensions, and data sources.
Read about Data Warehouse for Business Central ↗Customer Value as a Starting Point
Your trusted advisor
Your trusted advisor is also the one who asks what lies behind the numbers. We combine a deep understanding of NAV and BC with BI expertise and a structured approach. The recommendation must be tailored to your situation and easy to explain, whether the next step is a standard setup, a more accurate calculation, or a shared data warehouse.
From Need to Application
A solution that
becomes part of everyday life.
We'll tailor the process to your situation and agree on who does what.
01
Clarify the questions
We base our approach on the decisions and follow-up tasks that the reporting is intended to support.
02
Understanding the Records
We'll work with you to review the version, existing solutions, relevant records, data quality, and definitions.
03
Try out a foundation
We select a specific reporting requirement and compare the data and calculations with agreed-upon control figures.
04
Agree on the way forward
The path to a solution, the client’s involvement, deliverables, and any training or ongoing support are specified.
Questions and Answers
s asks its customers this
What makes BI for NAV and Business Central unique?
Reporting must be based on an understanding of how information is recorded and interconnected within the ERP system. We combine our knowledge of items, documents, dimensions, and periods—among other things—with your specific management needs so that the calculations can be explained and reconciled.
Can you help us if we're still using NAV?
Yes, NAV falls within our area of expertise. The specific solution depends on the version, customizations, data access, and reporting needs. Microsoft’s current Power BI apps for Business Central Online do not constitute a general installation guarantee for NAV environments.
Should we choose standard reports or a customized solution?
It depends on the questions and the environment. Standard apps can be a good starting point for supported BC online. Custom KPIs, other sources, and cross-functional needs may require customization or a different model. We’ll assess the differences together with you.
Can we generate reports across companies?
It can be part of a customized solution or a shared data warehouse. Among other things, we need to clarify keys, definitions, currency, and dimensions. Microsoft’s current standard applications operate on a per-company basis and do not automatically provide a consolidated group model.
How do we ensure that the reports show the correct figures?
We agree on definitions and a basis for verification, review data sources and calculations, and reconcile selected results with you. The responsible professional must be able to explain the figures. A successful data update is not, in and of itself, proof of accurate reporting.
Can existing Power BI reports be included?
Yes. We’d be happy to start by reviewing what you already have. Models, calculations, data sources, and usage patterns can help determine whether it’s best to improve an existing solution or modify a specific part of the foundation.
Documentation and Prerequisites
Read more about "
" (The Foundation).
Features and requirements are evaluated for your specific solution. Microsoft sources verified on November 14, 2026.
Microsoft's Power BI Apps: Environment, Companies, and PrerequisitesPower BI with Business Central on-premisesStart by identifying your needs
Which figures should
I rely on and act upon?
Tell us about your reporting, data, and the decisions you want to make with a better foundation. Then we'll determine the next appropriate step.
Talk to us about BI for NAV and BC
A conversation about your needs and options.