Training Course on Advanced Cash Flow and Working Capital Management (AFC011)
Training Course on Advanced Cash Flow and Working Capital Management
This Advanced Cash Flow and Working Capital Management training course provides participants with not only the theoretical framework but also the practical tools and methodologies necessary to enhance cash flow and working capital—the engine room of business performance and sustainability.
While profitability is essential for long-term growth, history has shown that many profitable businesses have failed due to poor cash management. Effective cash flow management is not just about keeping the business running—modern financial strategies view cash flow as the true driver of business value and operational agility.
This course will offer comprehensive insights into the principles and tools of working capital optimization, cash flow forecasting, capital investment, and business funding strategies, ensuring participants leave with the confidence and capabilities to significantly improve liquidity and operational efficiency.
Course Duration
Online Training: 5 days (4hrs per day)
Classroom Training: 5 days (7hrs per day)
Course Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the components and drivers of working capital.
- Analyze cash flow statements and assess liquidity positions.
- Apply cash flow forecasting techniques.
- Improve receivables, payables, and inventory management.
- Implement strategies to optimize working capital.
- Align cash flow management with strategic business goals.
- Understand the impact of economic and market trends on liquidity planning.
Organisational Impact
Organizations whose staff attend this course will benefit from:
- Improved Liquidity Management – Enhanced ability to monitor, forecast, and optimize cash flows, reducing the risk of cash shortages.
- Enhanced Operational Efficiency – Better management of receivables, payables, and inventory leads to a more efficient cash conversion cycle.
- Stronger Working Capital Optimization – Tools and strategies to minimize idle cash, free up working capital, and improve overall financial performance.
- Data-Driven Decision-Making – Accurate cash flow forecasts and financial models supporting strategic business planning.
- Effective Risk Mitigation – Proactive identification and management of financial risks that could impact liquidity or operational stability.
- Optimized Capital Investment Decisions – Improved evaluation of investment opportunities using cash flow-based approaches.
- Alignment with Strategic Goals – Cash flow and working capital management integrated with broader organizational objectives.
- Improved Financial Sustainability – Stronger financial health, enabling growth, operational agility, and resilience in volatile markets.
- Enhanced Reporting and Stakeholder Confidence – Clear and actionable cash flow insights for investors, management, and other stakeholders.
Personal Impact
Participants will gain:
- Advanced Cash Flow Management Skills – Expertise in analyzing, forecasting, and optimizing cash flow.
- Working Capital Optimization Competence – Skills to manage receivables, payables, and inventory effectively.
- Financial Modeling Proficiency – Ability to build actionable cash flow models and perform sensitivity analysis using Excel.
- Investment and Funding Analysis Skills – Understanding of capital budgeting, ROI, and DCF approaches for informed decision-making.
- Improved Analytical and Strategic Thinking – Ability to link cash flow and working capital strategies with broader business goals.
- Enhanced Risk Management Capabilities – Skills to anticipate, evaluate, and mitigate financial risks.
- Practical Decision-Making Confidence – Confidence to make liquidity, funding, and operational decisions in real-world scenarios.
- Career Advancement Opportunities – Strengthened professional credibility in finance, treasury, and management roles.
Course Outline
Module 1: Core Principles & Financial Foundations
- Identifying key stakeholders and aligning financial strategies with their needs
- Understanding the fundamentals of cash flow and working capital management
- Overview of financial statements and the principles of business accounting
- Distinguishing between profitability and cash flow for decision-making
- Interpreting cash flow statements for insights into financial health
- Exploring key indicators of liquidity, solvency, and operational cash flow
Module 2: Enhancing Operating Cash Flow & Business Performance
- Analyzing cost behavior and its impact on financial planning
- Applying the Cost–Volume–Profit (CVP) model for forecasting
- Understanding drivers of profitability and value creation
- Measuring Return on Investment (ROI) for performance evaluation
- Enhancing asset utilization through efficiency metrics
- Implementing strategic cost control and reduction initiatives
Module 3: Working Capital Optimization Strategies
- Examining the role of working capital in overall financial performance
- Understanding and managing the working capital cycle
- Tools and techniques to effectively manage inventory levels
- Strategies to accelerate collections and improve receivables turnover
- Minimizing idle cash and shortening the cash conversion cycle
- Leveraging financial systems and automation to improve cash flow
Module 4: Business Funding & Investment Decision-Making
- Identifying and evaluating internal and external sources of financing
- Managing capital structure and assessing financial risk
- Determining the cost of capital and its implications
- Applying capital budgeting principles to investment planning
- Using Excel tools for Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis
- Adopting a cash flow-based approach to evaluate investment viability
Module 5: Cash Flow Forecasting & Risk Management
- Strategies for effective short- and long-term cash planning
- Methods for building accurate and actionable cash flow forecasts
- Integrating risk considerations into cash flow management
- Practical techniques for identifying and mitigating financial risk
- Developing key-driver-based cash flow models in Excel
- Conducting sensitivity analysis to test forecast resilience
Note: The specific content, activities, and duration of each session may be adjusted based on the target audience, learning objectives, and available time.
Course Language
English
Training Methodology
The course uses a highly practical and interactive approach, combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on exercises:
- Expert-Led Presentations – Clear explanation of advanced cash flow and working capital concepts.
- Case Studies – Real-world business scenarios illustrating challenges and best practices.
- Hands-On Excel Exercises – Building cash flow forecasts, sensitivity analyses, and working capital models.
- Group Activities and Simulations – Collaborative problem-solving for practical application of concepts.
- Worked Examples – Step-by-step guidance on cash flow optimization, investment analysis, and risk mitigation.
- Interactive Q&A Sessions – Opportunity to address participant-specific challenges.
- Practical Application Workshops – Applying techniques to participants’ own organizational contexts.
- Action Planning – Developing strategies to implement learnings immediately in their workplace.
Certification
Upon completion of training, the participant will be issued with a certificate of Completion.
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