I suppose with GDL you can actually grab the top layer thickness?
I was going to suggest creating a property for the level and one for the thickness of the finish (which won't be linked to the composite). You can grab the elevation and substract the set property for thickness to return the correct elevation value. Instead of using level dimension you would use a label that shows the property.
Added bonus: you can show the elevation property in schedules.
I have something similar set up for pile foundations with elevation to sea level etc
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