Advanced Cash Flow and Working Capital Management Course

Introduction

This leading-edge Advanced Cash Flow and Working Capital Management training provides not only the essential theory but also a practical toolkit to supercharge the cash flow engine that drives business performance and resilience. While profit remains a critical factor for long-term success and growth, history shows that many profitable companies have failed due to insufficient cash resources. Cash is the vital fuel that keeps the business engine running, and modern economic theory recognizes cash flow as the primary driver of business sustainability and shareholder value.

This hands-on, workshop-style course offers a comprehensive exploration of the principles behind effective working capital and cash flow management. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of the key components influencing cash flow and learn practical, actionable methodologies to optimize working capital elements—such as inventory, receivables, and payables—while managing other critical cash flow drivers.

Through interactive exercises, real-world case studies, and applied techniques, this course equips finance professionals, managers, and business leaders with the skills to diagnose cash flow challenges, improve liquidity, and support strategic decision-making. Whether you’re seeking to safeguard your company’s financial health or enhance its growth potential, this training will empower you to transform cash flow management into a competitive advantage.

Duration

10 Days

Course Objectives

By the end of this training course you will have learned to:

·       Understand the fundamental principles of cash flow and working capital management.

·       Analyze and interpret financial statements to assess liquidity and solvency.

·       Apply strategies to optimize operating cash flow and reduce costs effectively.

·       Manage and improve working capital components to enhance financial performance.

·       Evaluate business funding options and make informed capital investment decisions.

·       Develop accurate cash flow forecasts and apply risk management techniques.

·       Use digital tools and automation to streamline cash flow processes.

·       Navigate cash flow challenges in global business environments.

·       Align cash flow management with leadership, governance, and strategic goals.

·       Prepare and implement crisis cash flow plans to ensure business continuity.

Who Should Attend?

• Treasury Staff
• Commercial Managers
• Supply Chain and Procurement Team Members
• Receivables and Payables Team Members
• Planning and Budgeting Managers
• Financial and Management Accountants
• Capital Investment and Project Team Members
• Middle and junior management as a useful element in their career advancement

Course outline

Module 1: Foundation Principles

• Identifying and Meeting Stakeholder Needs
• Fundamentals of Cash Flow and Working Capital
• Principles of Business Accounting and Financial Statements
• The Vital Difference between Profit and Cash Flow
• Analysing and Interpreting the Cash Flow Statement
• The Drivers of Cash Flow, Liquidity and Solvency

Module 2: Understanding and Improving Operating Cash Flow

• Understanding Cost Behaviour
• The Cost - Volume - Profit Relationship
• The Drivers of Profit and Shareholder Value
• Measuring and Managing - Return On Investment
• Measuring and Managing - Asset Management Efficiency
• A strategic Approach to Cost Reduction

Module 3: Understanding and Optimising Working Capital

• How Working Capital Drives Financial Performance
• Understanding the Working Capital Cycle
• Practical Tools to Optimise Inventories
• Practical Tools to Optimise Trade Receivables
• Minimising Cash Float and Accelerating the Cash Cycle
• Using Improvements to Financial Systems to Improve Cash Flow

Module 4: Understanding and Managing Business Funding and Investment

• Sources of Business Funding
• Measuring and Managing – Capital Structure and Risk
• Calculating the Cost of Capital
• Principles of Capital Budgeting
• Using Excel’s Discounted Cash Flow Analysis Tools
• A Cash Flow Based Approach to Capital Investment Decision-making

Module 5: Cash Flow Planning and Forecasting

• Approaches to Managing Cash Resources
• Cash Flow Forecasting Methods
• An Integrated Approach to Risk Management
• Techniques for Managing Risk
• Building a Key Driver Cash Flow Forecast
• Sensitivity Testing Cash Flow Forecasts

Module 6: Strategic Cash Flow and Performance Management

• Aligning cash flow planning with business strategy
• Creating and using key cash flow performance indicators (KPIs)
• Scenario planning and stress testing for cash flow resilience
• Communicating cash flow information to stakeholders
• Promoting a cash-focused culture across the organization
• Connecting working capital management to sustainability goals

Module 7: Digital Tools and Automation in Cash Flow Management

• Leveraging financial software for real-time cash flow monitoring
• Automating invoicing, collections, and payments
• Integrating ERP systems for better working capital control
• Using dashboards and analytics for financial insights

Module 8: Cash Flow Challenges in a Global Business Environment

• Managing cross-border cash flows and currency risk
• Understanding the impact of global supply chains on working capital
• Regulatory considerations for international liquidity
• Strategies for centralized vs. decentralized treasury operations

Module 9: Leadership, Governance, and Strategic Alignment

• Linking cash flow goals with executive decision-making
• Governance and compliance in liquidity management
• Aligning finance, operations, and procurement for cash optimization
• Building cross-functional accountability for working capital performance

Module 10: Crisis Cash Flow Management and Business Continuity

• Identifying early warning signs of cash flow stress
• Emergency cash flow planning and liquidity preservation strategies
• Managing cash during economic downturns or supply chain disruptions
• Building and executing a cash-focused business continuity plan
• Lessons learned from real-world crisis case studies

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808

Training Venue 

The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com, +254 721 331 808

Terms of Payment: 

Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better