Treasury & Cash Flow Management Training Course

This course equips finance professionals and managers with practical skills to effectively manage treasury functions and optimize cash flow for business sustainability. It covers liquidity management, short-term financing, working capital optimization, risk management, and the use of treasury tools and technology. Participants will gain hands-on knowledge to strengthen financial resilience, improve liquidity forecasting, and make strategic treasury decisions that align with organizational objectives.

Target Groups

• Treasury managers and officers.
• Finance managers, accountants, and CFOs.
• Bankers, investment officers, and financial analysts.
• SME owners and entrepreneurs managing cash flows.
• Professionals responsible for liquidity and risk management.

Course Objectives

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

1. Understand the role of treasury in corporate finance.
2. Develop effective cash flow forecasting and liquidity plans.
3. Apply techniques for working capital and liquidity optimization.
4. Identify and manage treasury-related risks (FX, interest rate, credit risk).
5. Utilize short-term financing and investment instruments.
6. Implement treasury technology and automation tools.
7. Strengthen internal controls and governance in treasury operations.
8. Align treasury strategies with long-term corporate goals.

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Treasury & Cash Flow Management

• The role of treasury in financial management.
• Objectives of corporate treasury.
• Treasury vs. finance and accounting functions.

Module 2: Cash Flow Fundamentals

• Components of cash flow (operating, investing, financing).
• Importance of liquidity in business sustainability.
• Cash flow cycle and forecasting basics.

Module 3: Working Capital Management

• Optimizing receivables, payables, and inventory.
• Working capital financing.
• Cash conversion cycle analysis.

Module 4: Cash Flow Forecasting & Liquidity Planning

• Methods of cash flow forecasting.
• Short-term vs. long-term liquidity planning.
• Practical forecasting templates and tools.

Module 5: Treasury Operations & Controls

• Treasury policies and procedures.
• Internal controls in treasury management.
• Fraud prevention and compliance.

Module 6: Short-Term Financing & Investment

• Commercial papers, overdrafts, credit lines.
• Money market instruments.
• Balancing risk and return in short-term investments.

Module 7: Risk Management in Treasury

• Identifying FX, interest rate, and liquidity risks.
• Hedging instruments and techniques.
• Scenario and sensitivity analysis.

Module 8: Technology & Automation in Treasury

• Treasury management systems (TMS).
• Role of fintech and digital solutions.
• Data analytics for treasury decision-making.

Module 9: Treasury Performance Measurement

• KPIs for treasury and cash flow management.
• Benchmarking treasury performance.
• Reporting treasury results to management.

Module 10: Case Studies & Best Practices

• Global best practices in treasury management.
• Real-world case studies on liquidity crises.
• Building a resilient treasury function.