Master FP&A Monthly Cash Flow Forecasting in Excel | Course

Course Description

This comprehensive 5-day course teaches financial professionals how to build robust monthly cash flow forecast models in Excel. Participants will learn FP&A best practices, financial statement forecasting techniques, and advanced Excel skills. By the end of the course, you'll be able to create accurate cash flow projections to drive strategic decision-making.

Learning Objectives

• Apply structured approaches to monthly cash flow modeling in Excel
• Forecast financial statements based on business plans and assumptions
• Analyze forecast impacts on balance sheets and capitalization
• Create informative data visualizations for management reporting
• Implement financial modeling best practices and Excel techniques

Course Modules

Day 1: Foundations of Cash Flow Forecasting

• Introduction to FP&A and cash flow forecasting
• Cash flow statement components and analysis
• Financial modeling best practices
• Excel fundamentals for financial modeling

Day 2: Building the Forecast Model Structure

• Creating an assumptions and drivers section
• Forecasting revenues and operating expenses
• Modeling working capital changes
• Linking the three financial statements

Day 3: Advanced Forecasting Techniques

• Forecasting balance sheet items
• Modeling debt and interest payments
• Capital expenditure and depreciation forecasting
• Handling circular references in Excel

Day 4: Cash Flow Analysis and Visualization

• Calculating and analyzing monthly cash flows
• Creating supporting schedules (AR, AP, inventory)
• Evaluating liquidity and credit metrics
• Designing management-ready charts and graphs

Day 5: Model Enhancement and Practical Application

• Sensitivity analysis and scenario planning
• Model auditing and error-checking techniques
• Applying data validation and protection
• Case study: Building a full 12-month rolling forecast

Practical Wins for Participants

• A comprehensive Excel-based monthly cash flow forecast template
• Ability to create accurate financial projections for strategic planning
• Enhanced data visualization skills for effective management reporting
• Improved financial modeling efficiency and best practices implementation