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.
Key Benefits of Attending
- 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.