CASH FLOW MANAGEMENT & WORKING CAPITAL OPTIMISATION

“Maximizing Liquidity and Operational Efficiency”

Course Schedule

 

Date Venue Fees (Face-to-Face)
14 – 16 Jan 2025 Doha, Qatar USD 2495 per delegate
19 – 21 May 2025 Doha, Qatar USD 2495 per delegate

Course Introduction

Effective cash flow management is the cornerstone of financial health and sustainability in any business. This comprehensive three-day course equips finance and operations professionals with the practical tools and techniques needed to optimize cash flow, manage working capital effectively, and strengthen short-term liquidity without sacrificing long-term growth.
Participants will explore forecasting models, key performance indicators, and actionable strategies to streamline cash cycles. This program integrates theory, practical applications, and real-world case studies to drive immediate impact and organizational value.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Develop accurate and actionable cash flow forecasts
  • Identify inefficiencies in receivables, payables, and inventory cycles
  • Analyze and reduce working capital requirements
  • Implement policies to accelerate collections and control disbursements
  • Understand the impact of working capital on financial performance
  • Align cash flow strategies with operational planning
  • Strengthen liquidity and funding management capabilities.

Why you Should Attend

  • Gain hands-on tools to improve cash visibility and liquidity
  • Master techniques to manage short-term financing and working capital
  • Identify process inefficiencies that tie up operating cash
  • Improve cross-functional collaboration around cash and treasury functions
  • Build resilience against financial shocks and seasonal volatility.

 

Intended Audience

This program is designed for:

  • Finance Managers and Controllers
  • Treasury Professionals and Accountants
  • Business Analysts and Cash Managers
  • Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations Leaders
  • CFOs and Executives overseeing cash and liquidity.

Individual Benefits

Key competencies that will be developed include:

  • Cash flow forecasting and planning
  • Working capital optimization
  • Short-term liquidity management
  • Financial risk mitigation
  • Stakeholder reporting and communication

Organization Benefits

Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:

  • Improved cash position and liquidity forecasting capabilities
  • Reduced cost of capital and dependency on external borrowing
  • Faster cash conversion cycles and better vendor/customer management
  • Enhanced collaboration across finance, operations, and supply chain
  • Greater strategic agility in managing growth and downturn scenarios.

Instructional Methdology

The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:

  • Lectures – Core financial concepts and frameworks
  • Hands-on Exercises – Forecasting and working capital analysis
  • Case Studies – Real-world cash flow management examples
  • Group Activities – Interactive planning and decision-making
  • Q&A and Review Sessions – Applied learning and feedback

Course Outline

Detailed 3-Day Course Outline

Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 2–3 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00

Day 1: Foundations of Cash Flow & Liquidity Management

Module 1: Understanding Cash Flow Drivers (07:30 – 09:30)

  • Internal and external factors influencing cash flow
  • The role of cash in operational health

Module 2: Cash Flow Statements & Analysis (09:45 – 11:15)

  • Operating, investing, and financing cash flows
  • Common errors and red flags in interpretation

Module 3: Short-Term Liquidity Forecasting (11:30 – 01:00)

  • Daily, weekly, and monthly liquidity tracking
  • Techniques for variance analysis and control

Module 4: Working Capital Cycle and Metrics (02:00 – 03:30)

  • Components of working capital
  • Calculating and interpreting CCC (Cash Conversion Cycle)

Day 2: Forecasting and Operational Efficiency

Module 5: Receivables and Payables Strategy (07:30 – 09:30)

  • Terms negotiation, credit policies, and collection methods
  • Payable’s timing and early payment trade-offs

Module 6: Inventory Planning & Optimization (09:45 – 11:15)

  • Inventory turnover analysis
  • Economic order quantity and JIT implications

Module 7: Building a 13-Week Cash Flow Forecast (11:30 – 01:00)

  • Forecasting models, assumptions, and driver-based planning
  • Integrating inflows/outflows in operational plans

Module 8: Integrating Cash Forecasts with Business Plans (02:00 – 03:30)

  • Budget alignment
  • Scenario planning for volatility

Day 3: Optimization and Risk Mitigation

Module 9: Liquidity Ratios and Cash Stress Testing (07:30 – 09:30)

  • Key liquidity ratios and thresholds
  • Running sensitivity analysis and stress scenarios

Module 10: Internal Policies and Controls for Cash Management (09:45 – 11:15)

  • Payment approvals, disbursement controls
  • Risk-based cash management governance

Module 11: Financing Options and Treasury Planning (11:30 – 01:00)

  • Lines of credit, factoring, and short-term financing
  • Treasury policy and funding diversification

Module 12: Final Workshop and Reporting to Stakeholders (02:00 – 03:30)

  • Cash performance dashboards
  • Reporting cash initiatives to boards and management

Certification

Participants who complete the program will receive a Cash Flow Management & Working Capital Optimization, recognizing the development of practical and strategic financial expertise.

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