Treasury & Cash Flow Optimization Training Course

This course equips participants with practical skills and strategies to manage treasury functions and optimize cash flow for business sustainability and growth. It covers treasury management systems, liquidity planning, short- and long-term cash flow forecasting, working capital optimization, banking relationships, investment management, and risk mitigation. Through case studies and simulations, participants will learn how to build a resilient treasury function that ensures adequate liquidity, minimizes costs, and supports strategic decision-making.

Target Groups

• Treasury managers and officers.
• Finance managers and CFOs.
• Corporate bankers and relationship managers.
• Accountants and cash management specialists.
• Business owners and entrepreneurs managing liquidity challenges.
• Consultants and advisors in corporate finance and treasury.

Course Objectives

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

1. Understand the role of treasury in corporate finance and risk management.
2. Design effective cash flow forecasting models for business operations.
3. Apply techniques to optimize liquidity and working capital.
4. Manage short-term financing and investment strategies.
5. Strengthen banking and financial institution relationships.
6. Utilize treasury technologies and digital tools for efficiency.
7. Implement policies that minimize liquidity, credit, and market risks.
8. Align treasury management with organizational strategy and growth.

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Treasury Management

• Role and functions of the treasury department.
• Key treasury policies and governance frameworks.
• Treasury as a strategic partner in business growth.

Module 2: Fundamentals of Cash Flow Management

• Understanding cash inflows and outflows.
• Importance of cash flow vs. profit.
• Identifying cash flow gaps and leakages.

Module 3: Cash Flow Forecasting & Planning

• Techniques for short-term and long-term forecasting.
• Direct vs. indirect cash flow methods.
• Scenario planning and stress testing.

Module 4: Liquidity Management

• Maintaining optimal cash reserves.
• Liquidity ratios and performance measures.
• Tools for monitoring and enhancing liquidity.

Module 5: Working Capital Optimization

• Efficient management of receivables, payables, and inventory.
• Cash conversion cycle (CCC) analysis.
• Negotiating supplier and customer payment terms.

Module 6: Treasury Funding & Investment Strategies

• Short-term borrowing instruments (overdrafts, commercial papers).
• Investment options for surplus cash.
• Balancing risk, return, and liquidity in investment decisions.

Module 7: Banking & Financial Institution Relationships

• Selecting and managing banking partners.
• Negotiating bank fees, charges, and credit facilities.
• Multi-banking vs. single banking structures.

Module 8: Treasury Technology & Digital Tools

• Treasury Management Systems (TMS).
• Automation in cash and liquidity management.
• Fintech solutions for treasury optimization.

Module 9: Risk Management in Treasury Operations

• Identifying and mitigating liquidity, credit, and market risks.
• Foreign exchange and interest rate risk management.
• Internal controls and fraud prevention in treasury.

Module 10: Case Studies & Practical Applications

• Developing a corporate cash flow forecast model.
• Real-life examples of liquidity crises and recovery strategies.
• Best practices in treasury and cash optimization.