TracezGlobal

Overview

Introduction

Efficient cash flow and working capital management are essential to a company’s financial strength, resilience, and ability to fund growth. This advanced course equips finance professionals with the skills to forecast cash flow accurately, manage liquidity under uncertainty, and optimize working capital across operations. Participants will explore best practices, analytical tools, and technologies that support proactive financial planning and decision-making. By focusing on receivables, payables, inventory, and risk management, the course enables participants to minimize financial bottlenecks, unlock trapped capital, and enhance overall business performance in dynamic market environments.

Who Should Attend

CFOs and Senior Finance Executives.
Finance Managers and Financial Controllers.
Treasury and Cash Management Professionals.
Accountants and Financial Analysts.
Working Capital and Operations Managers.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

Analyze and optimize cash flow to ensure liquidity and financial resilience.
Build accurate short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts.
Implement working capital strategies to optimize receivables, payables, and inventory.
Identify, mitigate, and manage cash flow and financial risks effectively.
Utilize digital tools and best practices to align cash flow management with corporate strategy.

Modules

Day 1: Fundamentals of Cash Flow & Working Capital

Understand cash flow components, working capital cycle, and liquidity importance.
Analyze key financial ratios and the impact of operations on cash flow.
Explore funding sources, monitoring performance, and common challenges.

Day 2: Cash Flow Forecasting & Liquidity Planning

Apply direct and indirect cash flow forecasting methods.
Conduct scenario planning, stress testing, and integrate forecasts with budgets.
Use Excel and digital tools to model cash flow and analyze real-world cases.

Day 3: Working Capital Optimization Strategies

Optimize accounts receivable, payables, and inventory management.
Apply vendor management, credit policies, and internal control practices.
Unlock trapped cash and implement collaborative working capital initiatives.

Day 4: Corrective Actions, Continuous Improvement & Risk Management

Identify cash flow risks and implement corrective measures.
Apply hedging, contingency planning, debt management, and financial stress monitoring.
Integrate risk-adjusted cash flow planning and early warning systems.

Day 5: Advanced Tools & Best Practices

Leverage AI, fintech, big data, and ERP systems for real-time cash flow visibility.
Develop cash flow policies, governance frameworks, and KPIs.
Conduct final group activity, create action plans, and complete post-assessment.