Treasury & Working Capital Management Training Course

This course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of treasury operations and working capital management. It covers strategies to optimize liquidity, manage cash flows, and effectively utilize short-term assets and liabilities. Participants will gain practical skills to enhance financial efficiency, reduce funding costs, and support strategic organizational objectives.

Target Groups

• Treasury and finance managers
• Accounts and finance professionals
• Working capital and cash flow analysts
• CFOs and financial controllers
• Internal auditors and compliance officers
• Students pursuing finance, accounting, or business management careers
• Consultants and advisors in corporate finance

Course Objectives

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

• Understand the fundamentals of treasury and working capital management.
• Optimize cash flow, liquidity, and short-term financing strategies.
• Manage receivables, payables, and inventory for operational efficiency.
• Apply techniques to reduce working capital costs and improve profitability.
• Monitor treasury operations and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Analyze financial performance using treasury and working capital metrics.
• Develop strategies for funding and liquidity management.
• Integrate treasury decisions into overall corporate financial strategy.
• Use forecasting tools for cash flow planning and risk mitigation.
• Implement best practices for treasury management and working capital optimization.

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Treasury Management

• Role and objectives of treasury functions
• Key components of treasury operations
• Treasury policies and governance
• Liquidity and funding considerations

Module 2: Cash Flow Management

• Cash flow forecasting techniques
• Managing inflows and outflows efficiently
• Short-term liquidity planning
• Cash flow monitoring and reporting

Module 3: Working Capital Fundamentals

• Components of working capital
• Importance of working capital in financial performance
• Measuring working capital efficiency
• Key metrics and ratios

Module 4: Receivables and Payables Management

• Credit policies and collection strategies
• Supplier payment optimization
• Managing trade credit and terms
• Monitoring accounts receivable and payable

Module 5: Inventory Management

• Inventory valuation methods
• Optimal inventory levels and turnover
• Impact of inventory on liquidity
• Techniques for inventory control

Module 6: Short-Term Financing Strategies

• Managing short-term borrowings and lines of credit
• Cash management instruments and products
• Cost of funds and funding decisions
• Working capital financing options

Module 7: Treasury Risk Management

• Identifying financial risks in treasury operations
• Mitigation strategies for liquidity, market, and credit risks
• Hedging techniques and derivatives usage
• Internal controls and monitoring

Module 8: Treasury Operations and Technology

• Treasury management systems (TMS)
• Automation and digital tools for treasury
• Reporting dashboards and analytics
• Integrating treasury operations with ERP systems

Module 9: Strategic Working Capital Management

• Aligning working capital with corporate strategy
• Optimizing the cash conversion cycle
• Trade-off between liquidity and profitability
• Scenario planning and contingency strategies

Module 10: Case Studies and Best Practices

• Real-world examples of treasury and working capital success
• Lessons from treasury failures and inefficiencies
• Practical exercises in cash, liquidity, and inventory management
• Implementing continuous improvement in treasury operations