Training Course on Advanced Cash Flow and Working Capital Management

Course Overview

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 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.

Course Duration: 5 days

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

Training Methodology

This course is delivered through a highly interactive and practical workshop format that blends expert-led presentations with real-world case studies, hands-on Excel exercises, group activities, and worked examples. Participants will actively engage in discussions and problem-solving tasks, with opportunities for interactive Q&A sessions to reinforce learning and ensure practical application in their work environments.