EMA: Enterprise Budgeting SaaS
How we built a Next.js and Node.js powered SaaS MVP for seamless budgeting management for European enterprises in just 60 days.
Delivery Timeframe
60 Days
Data Processing
Real-time
Market Focus
European Enterprises
EMA Enterprise Budgeting Dashboard - Next.js & MUI
Project Overview
EMA is a financial management SaaS platform designed to streamline budgeting processes for European enterprises. The platform enables finance teams to create, monitor, and adjust budgets in real-time, with powerful analytics and forecasting capabilities that help businesses make data-driven financial decisions.
Entesta was engaged by EMA in March 2025 to develop their MVP, with the goal of creating a scalable, user-friendly platform that could handle complex enterprise budgeting requirements while being intuitive enough for day-to-day use by finance teams of varying technical abilities.
Our approach focused on rapid development of core functionality, leveraging Next.js for a responsive frontend, Node.js for a robust API layer, and Material UI for a polished user experience. We prioritized features based on user impact and built the system to accommodate future expansion as EMA grows its client base across European markets.
Project Stats
Delivery Timeframe
60 Days
Development Team
4 Engineers
Core Features
Budget Planning, Analytics, Forecasting
Technologies
Next.js, Node.js, MUI, PostgreSQL
Client
EMA
Enterprise Budgeting Platform
Key Challenges
Building an enterprise-grade budgeting platform required addressing several complex challenges.
Complex Financial Calculations
The platform needed to perform sophisticated budget calculations, handle currency conversions, and manage multi-department allocations.
Real-time Data Requirements
Enterprise users needed immediate visibility into budget changes and the ability to see how adjustments impact forecasts in real-time.
Regulatory Compliance
The solution needed to comply with European financial regulations and data protection laws across multiple jurisdictions.
Enterprise Integration
The MVP needed to integrate with common enterprise systems including ERP platforms, accounting software, and data warehouses.
Scalable Architecture
The infrastructure had to support expanding user bases and growing data volumes while maintaining performance.
Intuitive Interface
Despite the complex functionality, the platform needed to be accessible to finance team members with varying technical expertise.
Our Solution
We developed a scalable Next.js and Node.js application with Material UI to create an intuitive yet powerful budgeting platform.
We adopted an agile methodology focused on delivering high-value features early and iterating based on client feedback:
- Discovery & Planning: We conducted thorough stakeholder interviews to understand core requirements, user personas, and business goals.
- MVP Feature Prioritization: We worked with EMA to identify the essential features needed for market entry, focusing on budget creation, monitoring, and basic analytics.
- Two-Week Sprint Cycles: Development was structured in two-week sprints with demos and feedback sessions after each cycle to ensure alignment.
- Progressive Enhancement: We started with core functionality and progressively added features like advanced analytics, customized reporting, and integration options.
- Continuous Testing: Each feature underwent extensive testing with special attention to data accuracy, given the financial nature of the application.
Key Technical Innovations
Real-time Collaborative Budgeting
Implemented WebSockets for live multi-user editing capabilities, allowing finance teams to collaborate on budgets simultaneously.
Predictive Analysis Engine
Developed a machine learning model that analyzes historical budget data to predict future trends and highlight potential issues.
Smart Data Visualization
Created context-aware data visualization components that adapt based on the type of financial data being analyzed.
Regulatory Compliance Framework
Built a flexible compliance system that adapts to different European financial regulations based on the enterprise's location.
Automated Variance Analysis
Developed algorithms that automatically identify significant budget variances and suggest potential causes.
Dynamic Report Generator
Created a customizable reporting system that allows users to build complex financial reports without technical expertise.
Project Outcomes
Our 60-day development sprint delivered an enterprise-ready budgeting MVP with impressive results.
Delivery Efficiency
Time to Market
180 days
60 days
Feature Implementation
12 weeks
4 weeks
Development Cycles
4-week sprints
2-week sprints
Performance Metrics
Dashboard Load Time
N/A (new)
1.2s
Data Processing Speed
N/A (new)
Real-time
Report Generation
N/A (new)
2.5s
Business Impact
Initial Client Onboarding
Target: 5
8
Feature Satisfaction
N/A (new)
4.7/5
Budget Accuracy
±15%
±3%
Additional Benefits
Accelerated Go-to-Market
The rapid development allowed EMA to begin customer acquisition 4 months earlier than initially planned.
Enterprise Integration Ready
The API-first approach enables seamless integration with existing enterprise systems, reducing onboarding friction.
Scalable Foundation
The architecture supports growth from MVP to enterprise scale without requiring significant restructuring.
Investor Confidence
The quality and capabilities of the MVP helped EMA secure additional funding for market expansion.
Modern Tech Stack
We carefully selected technologies that would enable rapid development while ensuring enterprise-grade performance, security, and scalability.
Frontend
Backend
Data Processing
DevOps & Infrastructure
Strategic Technology Choices
Each technology was selected to address specific requirements of enterprise budgeting management:
Next.js: Provides both server-side rendering for initial performance and client-side interactivity for dynamic budget manipulations.
Material UI: Enabled rapid development of a professional, accessible interface that follows familiar enterprise design patterns.
TypeScript: Ensures code reliability and maintainability when handling complex financial calculations and data structures.
Node.js & Express: Offers excellent performance for API-heavy applications with asynchronous processing capabilities.
PostgreSQL: Provides the relational structure needed for financial data integrity while supporting complex queries.
Redis: Powers real-time updates and caching for instantaneous budget calculations and multi-user collaboration.
Socket.io: Enables live collaboration features critical for multi-stakeholder budget planning sessions.
AWS Infrastructure: Provides enterprise-grade security, scalability, and compliance capabilities required by European businesses.
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