💰 Cash Flow and Working Capital Management
📘 Course Description Effective cash flow and working capital management are essential for maintaining financial health, meeting short-term obligations, and supporting strategic growth. This course provides participants with a deep understanding of cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and the practical …
Overview
📘 Course Description
Effective cash flow and working capital management are essential for maintaining financial health, meeting short-term obligations, and supporting strategic growth. This course provides participants with a deep understanding of cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and the practical tools to improve receivables, payables, and inventory cycles. Through real-world case studies and interactive simulations, attendees will gain actionable insights into optimizing working capital and managing financial resources efficiently.
🎯 Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Analyze and forecast cash flow with confidence
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Understand the components of working capital and how to control them
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Optimize receivables, payables, and inventory to improve liquidity
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Apply KPIs and metrics to monitor cash flow performance
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Understand the impact of cash flow decisions on corporate strategy
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Improve communication with treasury and finance teams
👥 Who Should Attend
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Financial Analysts and Managers
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Treasury and Cash Managers
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Accountants and Auditors
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Procurement and Inventory Managers
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CFOs, Controllers, Finance Directors
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Business Owners and Strategic Planners
🧠 Training Methodology
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Expert-led interactive lectures
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Excel-based forecasting exercises
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Real industry case studies
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Group discussions and problem-solving
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Pre- and post-course assessments
🗓️ Detailed 5-Day Agenda with Time Breaks
📗 Day 1: Fundamentals of Cash Flow and Working Capital
Time | Topic |
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08:30–09:00 | Registration & Introduction |
09:00–10:30 | The Importance of Cash Flow in Business Operations |
10:30–10:45 | ☕ Coffee Break |
10:45–12:15 | Working Capital: Concepts and Drivers |
12:15–13:15 | 🍽 Lunch |
13:15–14:45 | Components: Receivables, Payables, Inventory |
14:45–15:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
15:00–16:30 | The Cash Conversion Cycle Explained |
📘 Day 2: Cash Flow Forecasting Techniques
Time | Topic |
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08:30–10:00 | Short-term vs Long-term Cash Flow Forecasts |
10:00–10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
10:15–12:15 | Direct & Indirect Cash Flow Methods |
12:15–13:15 | 🍽 Lunch |
13:15–14:45 | Excel-Based Cash Flow Forecasting Exercise |
14:45–15:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
15:00–16:30 | Sensitivity Analysis and Stress Testing |
📙 Day 3: Receivables, Payables & Inventory Optimization
Time | Topic |
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08:30–10:00 | Managing Accounts Receivable and Credit Terms |
10:00–10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
10:15–12:15 | Supplier Financing & Accounts Payable Strategies |
12:15–13:15 | 🍽 Lunch |
13:15–14:45 | Inventory Control and JIT vs Stockpile Management |
14:45–15:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
15:00–16:30 | KPIs for Working Capital Monitoring |
📕 Day 4: Strategic Liquidity and Funding Decisions
Time | Topic |
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08:30–10:00 | Managing Cash Surpluses and Deficits |
10:00–10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
10:15–12:15 | Liquidity Management Tools: Credit Lines, Factoring, Leasing |
12:15–13:15 | 🍽 Lunch |
13:15–14:45 | Role of Treasury in Working Capital Management |
14:45–15:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
15:00–16:30 | Case Study: Liquidity Crisis Recovery |
📒 Day 5: Integration, Strategy, and Practical Application
Time | Topic |
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08:30–10:00 | Linking Working Capital to Business Strategy |
10:00–10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
10:15–12:15 | Group Simulation: Cash Flow Strategy Game |
12:15–13:15 | 🍽 Lunch |
13:15–14:45 | Action Planning for Your Organization |
14:45–15:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
15:00–16:30 | Final Review, Assessment, Certificates and Wrap-up |
📂 Course Materials Provided
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Training manual (PDF + hardcopy)
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Cash flow forecasting Excel templates
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Working capital KPI dashboard
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Case study pack
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Certificate of Completion
Target audiences
- Reservoir Engineers, Geologists
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