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Dean Norris

Articles by Dean Norris

Dean Norris is a customer-led and technical Product Manager with a 10+ year track record spanning full-stack engineering, UX design, and B2B sales. He has a proven ability to bridge the gap between commercial strategy and technical execution in fast-paced environments. He specializes in using AI-driven prototyping to validate product assumptions, streamline workflows, and accelerate engineering velocity. He is passionate about driving product-led growth for global, distributed teams, and has over 7 years of experience working in accounting SaaS. His experience combines: Full-stack engineering and UX design expertise, giving him hands-on technical fluency alongside product strategy Over 7 years in accounting SaaS, with deep knowledge of finance workflows and integrations Managing complex integration projects across major ERPs including MS365 Business Central, NetSuite, and Sage Intacct Using AI-driven prototyping to validate assumptions and accelerate product development for global, distributed teams Achievements Managed integration projects involving highly technical ERPs such as MS365 Business Central, NetSuite, and Sage Intacct Developed a desktop integration for Sage50 from start to finish Spearheaded Receivables Forecasting and Cash Flow Forecasting at Chaser Drove a customer-led approach to product development, with a new chase criteria feature achieving 10% adoption within 1 month of release Co-facilitated a Business Central training session delivered to over 1,000 people Certifications & Training Disruptive Digital Marketing Strategy, University of Oxford — Saïd Business School

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    Payments

    Kolleno alternatives: 6 AR and collections platforms compared for 2026

    If your finance team uses Kolleno, or has it on a shortlist, and per-user pricing, the breadth of the platform or its...

    Finance professional with a laptop beside an icon of one large block splitting into three smaller blocks on an orange background, representing choosing a focused accounts receivable tool over a broad finance suite
    Payments

    Esker alternatives for accounts receivable teams: 7 platforms compared for 2026

    If your finance team runs Esker and you only need to replace the accounts receivable side of its suite, this guide...

    Best accounts receivable payment portals
    Payments

    Best accounts receivable payment portals: 6 platforms compared

    Customer payment portals remove routine friction from accounts receivable by giving customers direct access to their...

    Accounts receivable dashboard showing a rising cash flow curve beside a stack of invoices marked paid, on Chaser orange
    Credit Control

    Best accounts receivable software in 2026: 12 AR platforms compared

    The best accounts receivable software for your business is the one that connects to the ledger you already run, chases...

    Finance manager studying a rising cash flow chart on a monitor with a notebook and calculator at hand, on a Chaser orange background

    Xero cash flow forecasting for finance teams

    In short: Xero can project your cash position natively — the built-in short-term view covers the next 7 to 30 days,...

    Finance professional beside a circular order-to-cash process icon, illustrating order-to-cash software, on a Chaser orange background
    Cash flow

    Order-to-cash software: 14 platforms compared (2026)

    The best order-to-cash software in 2026 The best order-to-cash software depends on your team's size and stack:...

    Finance manager reviewing AR software options on a tablet, beside an icon of one path splitting into three choices

    HighRadius alternatives: 7 AR and collections platforms compared for 2026

    If your finance team runs HighRadius, or has it on a shortlist, and the cost, the implementation timeline or the size...

    Finance professional holding a tablet beside a line icon of a document with a tick inside circular arrows, representing a switch to a different receivables platform
    Receivables management

    Bill.com alternatives for accounts receivable teams: 5 AR platforms compared for 2026

    If your team uses BILL, as Bill.com is now called, and its receivables tools no longer keep up with your collections,...

    Grow confidently with real time, customizable cash flow visibility
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    Grow confidently with real time, customizable cash flow visibility

    Cash flow uncertainty remains one of the biggest barriers to confident decision making for growing businesses. Even...

    Comparison grid of twelve credit control software tools on a laptop screen next to a paid invoice, on Chaser orange
    Credit Control

    Best credit control software in 2026: 12 credit management tools compared

    The best credit control software for most UK finance teams in 2026 is a tool that plugs into the ledger you already run...

    Finance professional beside a switching-arrows icon on an orange background, representing a move between accounts receivable platforms
    Payments

    Upflow alternatives: 6 AR automation platforms compared for 2026

    If your finance team runs Upflow, or has it on a shortlist, and the quote-based pricing, the integration list or the...

    Get clarity on expected payments through receivables forecasting
    News

    Get clarity on expected payments through receivables forecasting

    Uncertainty over incoming payments makes financial planning harder than it needs to be. Even with accurate records of...

    3 strategies to improve your cash conversion cycle
    Cash flow

    3 strategies to improve your cash conversion cycle

    For many businesses, a high cash conversion cycle (CCC) is a silent killer. It means your own money is tied up funding...

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