ADVANCED CASHFLOW AND WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

INTRODUCTION
Cashflow is the lifeblood of every organization. Even profitable businesses can struggle or fail if cash is poorly managed. Leaders and finance professionals must go beyond basic accounting knowledge and develop advanced, hands-on skills to manage cashflow and working capital effectively.

This 2-day intensive training is designed to equip participants with practical tools, real-world techniques, and strategic insights to improve liquidity, optimize working capital, and make better financial decisions. The focus is not just on theory, but on what works in day-to-day business operations.

Participants will leave this program more confident in managing cash, forecasting accurately, improving collections, controlling costs, and supporting business growth with strong financial discipline.
 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of this 2-day training, participants will be able to:

• Understand advanced cashflow concepts and their impact on business performance
• Analyze and interpret cashflow statements with confidence
• Improve working capital efficiency across receivables, payables, and inventory
• Develop realistic cashflow forecasts and funding strategies
• Identify cashflow risks early and take corrective action
• Support management decisions using cash-based financial insights.

COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1: Cashflow Reality – Why Profit Is Not Enough

• Understanding the difference between profit and cash
• Common causes of cashflow problems
• The cashflow and cash conversion cycles
• Real business examples

Module 2: Understanding Cashflow Statements in Depth

• Operating, investing, and financing cashflows
• How to read and interpret cashflow statements
• Identifying red flags and warning signs
• Linking cashflow to business performance

Module 3: Cashflow Planning and Forecasting Techniques

• Short-term and long-term cashflow forecasts
• Scenario analysis and stress testing
• Managing uncertainty and volatility
• Turning forecasts into action

Module 4: Managing Accounts Receivable for Faster Cash Collection

• Credit policies and customer payment behavior
• Practical collection strategies
• Managing overdue accounts and bad debts
• Improving Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)

Module 5: Managing Accounts Payable Without Damaging Relationships

• Payment strategies and cash preservation
• Negotiating better supplier terms
• Managing Days Payable Outstanding (DPO)
• Ethical and sustainable payables management

Module 6: Inventory Management and Cashflow Impact

• How inventory ties up cash
• Inventory turnover and optimization
• Reducing slow-moving and obsolete stock
• Aligning inventory with demand

Module 7: Working Capital Measurement and Performance Indicators

• Key working capital ratios and KPIs
• Benchmarking and performance tracking
• Identifying inefficiencies
• Continuous improvement approaches

Module 8: Managing Cashflow Risks and Uncertainty

• Early warning signs of cashflow stress
• Managing seasonal and project-based cashflows
• Risk mitigation strategies
• Building financial resilience

Module 9: Financing Options and Cashflow Support Tools

• Short-term and long-term financing options
• Cost of financing and interest implications
• When and how to use external funding
• Avoiding over-reliance on debt

Module 10: Cashflow Strategy for Growth and Long-Term Sustainability

• Supporting business growth with strong cash discipline
• Capital expenditure decisions and cash impact
• Building a cash-focused culture
• Best practices for long-term success