Smart Invoice Approval Workflow in Odoo

Route invoices for approval based on amount and let Nora handle small ones automatically.

Nora reviews draft invoices in Odoo, auto-approves those under a threshold, and routes larger invoices to appropriate managers for sign-off before sending.

When a sales invoice is created in Odoo, Nora reviews the amount and customer. Invoices under $2,500 to existing customers with perfect payment history are auto-approved and scheduled for sending. Larger invoices, new customers, or high-risk accounts are routed to the sales manager for review via a Slack message with invoice details and customer history. The manager approves with a reaction, triggering auto-send. This reduces invoice approval time from 2 days to 2 minutes for routine invoices and ensures high-value invoices get human eyes. Companies report 40% faster cash collection (avg payment received 3 days earlier) and 99.5% accuracy in auto-approved invoices.

How it works

  1. Monitor Odoo for new draft invoices
  2. Check invoice amount, customer payment history, and risk score
  3. Auto-approve invoices <$2,500 to verified customers with 90+ day payment history
  4. Route invoices >$2,500 or new customers to sales manager via Slack approval request
  5. Await manager confirmation (emoji reaction) before proceeding
  6. Set send date and delivery preferences based on customer history

Frequently asked questions

What does "Smart Invoice Approval Workflow in Odoo" do?

Nora reviews draft invoices in Odoo, auto-approves those under a threshold, and routes larger invoices to appropriate managers for sign-off before sending.

How long does setup take?

Under 5 minutes. Connect your tools and Nora handles the rest.

Which tools does this use?

Uses Odoo and Slack, run by your Finance Manager.

How much time does this save?

Saves approximately 5 hours/week, running real-time when invoice is drafted.

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