Abstract:
"This thesis discusses the significant obstacles that Small and Medium-Sized
Enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka must overcome. SMEs play a vital role in the
economy of Sri Lanka by generating employment and stimulating growth, but because
of their lack of resources and experience, they have considerable difficulties managing
their finances. The main goal of the project is to create ""EasyInsight,"" a financial
management tool that will assist these businesses by offering straightforward, useful
insights into their financial operations without requiring a deep understanding of
finance.
This project's methodology took a multifaceted approach, beginning with a thorough
literature review to comprehend the state of FP&A tools currently in use and the
particular difficulties faced by SMEs in Sri Lanka. After that, in-depth information
about the unique requirements and preferences of SME owners was gathered through
primary research, which included surveys and interviews with them. In light of these
discoveries, an Agile-guided iterative software development process was used to
guarantee adaptability and user feedback responsiveness. With an emphasis on a clear
and user-friendly user interface, real-time data processing, and interactive features, the
application was developed utilizing contemporary technologies such as Python with
FastAPI for the backend and Angular for the frontend.
Potential end users tested ""EasyInsight"" to make sure its features satisfied their needs.
The main findings from this phase demonstrated a positive response, emphasizing how
the tool's ease of use and capacity to reduce complex financial data into actionable
insights were viewed as major advancements over pre-existing tools. Features like the
customizable dashboard for tracking important financial metrics and the interactive
chatbot for querying financial data were especially well-liked by users.
The project's conclusions confirm that ""EasyInsight"" fills a market gap by offering an
FP&A tool that is in line with the requirements and operational capabilities of Sri
Lankan SMEs."
