Advanced Cash Flow and Working Capital Management Training

The programme

Programme overview

In today’s volatile and fast-moving environment, organisational success is measured not only by profitability but by financial resilience. Leaders must consistently deliver on commitments, fund strategic initiatives, and absorb unexpected shocks — without disrupting operations or long-term goals. Achieving this requires mastery over the timing, sources, and uses of cash.

This Advanced Cash Flow and Working Capital Management Training course moves cash flow and working capital management beyond accounting theory into practical, high-impact decision-making. Participants gain the tools to forecast liquidity with precision, optimise operating cycles, manage assets efficiently, and reduce reliance on costly financing — including how AI is now transforming rolling forecasts, scenario stress testing, and receivables collection, with well-implemented AI programmes delivering DSO reductions in the region of 30-40%.

Through practical frameworks, hands-on tools, and real-world case studies drawn from corporate, public sector, and non-profit environments, delegates learn how to convert financial insight into operational control.

You won’t just interpret the numbers — you’ll command them. And with that control comes the power to invest confidently, sustain operations, and respond strategically to uncertainty.

Who should attend

Who is this programme for?

• Finance Managers and Financial Controllers
• Chief Financial Officers and Treasury Professionals
• Procurement and Supply Chain Managers
• Public Sector Finance and Budget Officers
• SME Owners, Directors, and Entrepreneurs
• Operations Managers Overseeing Payment and Inventory Cycles
• Budgeting, Planning, and Forecasting Specialists
• Corporate Strategy and Business Planning Teams
• Financial and Management Consultants

Learning outcomes

What you will learn

• Master advanced cash flow principles and working capital drivers
• Develop accurate, decision-ready cash flow forecasts, including AI-assisted rolling forecasts
• Detect and close liquidity gaps before they escalate into crises
• Optimise receivables, payables, and inventory cycles, including how AI now supports payment risk scoring and DSO reduction
• Measure working capital performance using key financial metrics
• Align liquidity strategies with growth, investment, and sustainability goals
• Reduce financing costs through improved cash planning
• Strengthen organisational resilience against market and operational disruptions
• Embed cash-focused thinking into operational decision-making

Explore the programme

Detailed programme outline

• Understanding the Cash Conversion Cycle
• Profit vs. cash flow — why timing determines survival
• Core drivers of organisational liquidity
• Common cash flow myths and risky assumptions
• Early warning signs of financial distress
• Short-term vs. long-term forecasting models
• Direct and indirect forecasting methods
• Scenario planning in uncertain environments, including AI-assisted scenario stress testing — running thousands of simulations in minutes to reveal tail risk before it arrives
• Integrating operational and financial data
• Rolling forecasts for real-time agility: AI-powered 13-week rolling forecasts are considered the single highest-value AI application in treasury, continuously updating with every new transaction rather than requiring manual weekly rebuilds
• Stress-testing for worst-case conditions
• Designing and enforcing effective credit policies
• Structuring early payment incentives
• Collections strategies that preserve client relationships
• Reducing Days Sales Outstanding (DSO): AI-driven collections and payment risk scoring are now delivering DSO reductions in the region of 30-40% in well-implemented programmes
• Automating billing, invoicing, and reminders
• Case study: turning receivables into a liquidity advantage
• Strategic extension of payment terms
• Leveraging supplier financing and trade credit
• Avoiding penalties and preserving credit reputation
• Building collaborative vendor partnerships
• Negotiation tactics during liquidity pressure
• Balancing inventory levels with liquidity needs
• Just-in-time vs. safety stock strategies
• Freeing cash from idle and obsolete assets
• Measuring and improving inventory turnover
• Digital systems for inventory optimisation
• Deep dive: Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC)
• Liquidity ratios for executive decision-making
• Working capital benchmarking techniques
• Trend analysis and performance diagnostics
• Linking metrics to strategy, growth, and value creation
• Internal vs. external financing trade-offs
• Designing an optimal cash buffer
• Smart use of credit facilities and revolvers
• Managing seasonal and cyclical cash flow swings
• Case study: funding expansion without over-leveraging
• Identifying operational, market, and financial risks
• Business continuity and liquidity contingency planning
• Managing currency and interest rate exposure
• Contract clauses that protect cash position
• Emergency liquidity release mechanisms
• Aligning finance, operations, procurement, and sales
• Embedding cash awareness into daily decisions
• Shared KPI ownership across departments
• Communication tools for enterprise-wide cash visibility
• Streamlining approval, procurement, and payment workflows
• Conducting a working capital diagnostic audit
• Identifying quick wins and structural improvements
• Setting measurable liquidity performance targets
• Designing executive cash flow dashboards, including AI-powered, continuously updated liquidity views rather than static periodic reports
• Establishing monitoring and review routines
• Building a sustainable cash-conscious culture

Learning approach

How you will learn

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:

– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.

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Dates, duration & arrangements

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