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Simplify Financial Management for Your Council with GovFinance

Managing council finances can be a complex and time-consuming task. That’s why GovFinance was designed specifically for Town and Parish Councils, offering a modern, streamlined approach to budgeting, financial reporting, bank reconciliation, expense tracking, and compliance. Built on the trusted Microsoft 365 platform, GovFinance integrates seamlessly with tools like Excel, Teams, Planner, and SharePoint, making financial management more efficient, accurate, and transparent.

With AI-driven tools and Microsoft Copilot, GovFinance helps councils automate routine tasks, predict budget trends, and improve operational efficiency. It even supports bank and payment feed integration, enabling automated transaction imports and faster reconciliation.

Key Features of GovFinance

GovFinance simplifies council financial management by combining powerful tools, automation, and seamless Microsoft 365 integration. Key features include:

• Budgeting, Expense Tracking & Advanced Reporting: Create and manage budgets in real time, track income and expenses, and streamline bank reconciliation. Generate detailed financial reports, including automated AGAR returns, ensuring compliance and accuracy with minimal effort.
• Bank & Payment Feed Integration: Connect directly with your council’s bank accounts to automate transaction imports, making bank reconciliation and payment tracking faster, easier, and more accurate.
• AI & Automation with Microsoft Copilot: Use AI-powered tools and Microsoft Copilot to automate routine financial tasks, assist with report generation, and provide predictive insights for more effective budget planning and decision-making.
• Integrated Microsoft 365 Environment: Seamlessly connect with Excel, Teams, Planner, and SharePoint, enabling real-time collaboration, task management, and secure document storage.
• Security & Compliance: Built-in Microsoft security features ensure data protection, while GovFinance helps councils meet statutory and audit requirements effortlessly.

Integrated Council Management

GovFinance is part of CloudyIT’s GovPlatform suite, designed to integrate seamlessly with specialised council apps, including Allotments, Bookings, Inspections, Cemeteries, CRM, and Marketing. This ensures councils can manage their financial operations holistically, linking key services directly with financial management for a streamlined and unified approach.

For example:

• Manage allotments, facility bookings, asset inspections, and cemetery records, with automatic syncing of associated payments and income into GovFinance, ensuring accurate financial records.

This fully integrated approach enhances council efficiency by reducing administrative workload, improving data accuracy, and ensuring all key processes are seamlessly connected.

Want to see how GovFinance can help your council improve financial management? Read our case studies.

Get Started: Join Our Next Webinar

Ready to transform your council’s financial management? Join one of our upcoming webinars to see GovFinance in action and learn how it’s already helping councils streamline their budgeting, reporting, and compliance processes.

📅 Register Now: Online Workshops & Webinars

Free Training and Sector-Specific Resources

As part of our commitment to supporting councils, CloudyIT offers free training and access to sector-specific content through our Professional Development Hub. GovFinance users benefit from:

• Workshops and Webinars: Regular sessions covering best practices for council financial management, alongside training on Microsoft 365 tools like Excel, Teams, and Planner.
• Sector Champions Network: Access to our Sector Digital Champions, experienced clerks and finance officers who can provide real-world insights and peer support for adopting digital financial tools.
• On-Demand Learning: A library of tutorials, guides, and financial management resources available 24/7.
• Self-Paced eLearning: Courses designed to help clerks and finance officers gain confidence in managing council finances using Microsoft 365 and GovFinance’s advanced tools.

To explore the full range of training and resources, visit our Professional Development Hub.

GovAssist: The Modern AI Platform for Town and Parish Councils

GovAssist is the cutting-edge AI platform built for Town and Parish Councils, offering specialised AI agents for finance, governance, planning, meetings, and more. Whether you need expert guidance on financial management or hands-on help with digital tools like GovFinance and Microsoft 365, GovAssist ensures your council stays ahead of the curve in digital transformation.

🔗 Step into the future with GovAssist

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