Treasury Management & Cash Flow Techniques Training Course

This course equips participants with practical skills in managing corporate treasury functions and optimizing cash flow. It covers cash management, liquidity planning, short-term and long-term financing, treasury operations, and risk management. Participants will learn techniques to ensure liquidity, enhance operational efficiency, and support strategic financial decisions.

Target Groups

• Treasury and cash management professionals
• Finance and accounting officers
• Corporate finance managers and CFOs
• Risk and compliance officers
• Financial analysts and consultants
• Students pursuing finance, accounting, or treasury careers
• Business managers involved in financial operations

Course Objectives

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

• Understand the principles and objectives of treasury management.
• Analyze and optimize corporate cash flow.
• Implement effective liquidity management techniques.
• Manage short-term and long-term financing requirements.
• Apply risk management strategies in treasury operations.
• Monitor cash positions and forecast liquidity needs.
• Utilize treasury instruments and banking services effectively.
• Integrate treasury management into corporate financial strategy.
• Enhance decision-making for working capital and funding.
• Apply best practices in cash control, reporting, and compliance.

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Treasury Management

• Role and objectives of treasury functions
• Overview of corporate cash management
• Treasury policies and procedures
• Key performance metrics in treasury

Module 2: Cash Flow Analysis and Forecasting

• Techniques for cash flow analysis
• Short-term and long-term forecasting methods
• Identifying cash flow trends and patterns
• Cash flow optimization strategies

Module 3: Working Capital and Liquidity Management

• Managing receivables, payables, and inventory
• Liquidity risk assessment and control
• Cash conversion cycle and efficiency
• Balancing liquidity and profitability

Module 4: Short-Term Financing Techniques

• Bank loans, overdrafts, and commercial paper
• Trade finance and supplier credit
• Cost of short-term funding
• Selection of financing instruments

Module 5: Long-Term Financing and Capital Planning

• Corporate bonds and long-term loans
• Lease financing and structured funding
• Evaluating financing options
• Integration with capital budgeting decisions

Module 6: Treasury Risk Management

• Identifying financial risks in treasury operations
• Hedging with derivatives (forwards, swaps, options)
• Interest rate and currency risk management
• Implementing internal controls for treasury

Module 7: Banking and Treasury Operations

• Bank relationships and account management
• Payment systems and electronic banking
• Treasury operations workflow and controls
• Treasury reporting and documentation

Module 8: Cash Management Techniques

• Centralized vs. decentralized cash management
• Cash pooling and liquidity optimization
• Automated cash management tools
• Best practices in daily cash operations

Module 9: Treasury Performance Measurement

• Key treasury KPIs
• Benchmarking and efficiency metrics
• Evaluating liquidity and risk management performance
• Reporting to management and stakeholders

Module 10: Strategic Treasury Planning

• Aligning treasury with corporate strategy
• Scenario planning and stress testing
• Treasury policy formulation
• Case studies and practical applications