Scaling global growth has never been harder to navigate for accounts payable teams. Picture this: Handling 50 invoices manually last year was doable; manually processing 200 invoices this year in the same way would be untenable. Three currencies may have been manageable previously, but six currencies will be too much for a small team. Add in the coming regulations like e-invoicing, and European businesses running AP with NetSuite will need better ways to manage cross-border transactions without adding new platforms (and failure points). The embedded intelligence offered by a NetSuite-native AP function is one of the few ways a global team can get a handle on things without creating more problems.
NetSuite-native AP automation is the key
Scaling an organization internationally is a major milestone, but for finance teams, it often brings a wave of complexity. Whether based in the EU, based in the UK, or based in the US, managing multi-entity and multi-currency operations across different regions requires more than just a standard accounting setup; it requires a strategy that eliminates fragmentation and manual risk, one designed to work seamlessly wherever you operate.
Even with modern ERP systems, accounts payable (AP) frequently remains one of the most manual areas of finance. Here is how international organizations are leveraging NetSuite-native automation to streamline global operations and maintain real-time clarity.
Eliminating the friction of fragmented systems
For many global organizations, the traditional approach to AP involves patchwork solutions—external systems connected to the ERP via complex integrations. This often results in data silos and manual workarounds and often results in financial data that is never 100% up to date.
By adopting a NetSuite-native approach, built with embedded intelligence in mind, finance teams can manage the entire workflow—from vendor onboarding and invoicing to approvals and payments—directly within their existing ERP. This “integrationless” experience ensures audit trails remain in one place, solely in your NetSuite ecosystem, providing a single source of truth that is vital for meeting diverse regional audit expectations and funding structures.
Boosting productivity with AI and deep automation
International finance teams are often tasked with “doing more with less”. Managing AP tasks manually is not only slow but increases operational risk. To combat this, organizations are turning to advanced AI capabilities to:
- Automate invoice capture and approvals to eliminate repetitive data entry.
- Utilize intelligent accruals for a more efficient closing of the books.
- Manage international payments within a unified workflow.
These tools allow teams to shift their focus away from regional admin and toward growth, planning, and strategy.
Local expertise on a global scale
As organizations expand across countries, having local support becomes critical. Charted recently announced the launch of its UK office in London to provide dedicated resources and technical support for the EMEA region. Operating in European countries like the UK, Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium requires a specific knowledge set to ensure financial regulations are being followed and regional pain points are properly addressed.
The path forward
Managing accounts payable for an international organization shouldn’t mean managing a dozen different platforms. By staying native to NetSuite, finance teams gain the real-time clarity needed to manage multiple entities and currencies without the friction of third-party connectors.
