Cash Flow Management and Forecasting: 5-Day Masterclass Event, 14.Jul.2025

Course Description

This intensive 5-day course provides a comprehensive understanding of cash flow management and forecasting techniques. Participants will learn to analyze financial statements, optimize working capital, and develop accurate cash flow forecasts. The course covers both short-term and long-term forecasting methods, risk management, and strategic financial planning.

Learning Objectives

• Master cash flow analysis and interpretation techniques
• Develop effective working capital optimization strategies
• Learn to create accurate short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts
• Understand risk management in cash flow forecasting
• Gain insights into strategic financial planning and decision-making

Course Modules

Day 1: Fundamentals of Cash Flow Management

• Introduction to cash flow concepts and importance
• Understanding financial statements and cash flow components
• Cash flow analysis techniques
• Key performance indicators for cash management

Day 2: Working Capital Optimization

• Working capital management principles
• Inventory management strategies
• Accounts receivable and payable optimization
• Cash conversion cycle improvement techniques

Day 3: Cash Flow Forecasting Techniques

• Short-term vs. long-term forecasting methods
• Direct and indirect forecasting approaches
• Statistical forecasting models
• Technology and tools for cash flow forecasting

Day 4: Risk Management in Cash Flow Forecasting

• Identifying and assessing cash flow risks
• Scenario analysis and stress testing
• Currency risk management
• Contingency planning for cash flow management

Day 5: Strategic Financial Planning and Decision-Making

• Integrating cash flow forecasts into financial planning
• Capital budgeting and investment decisions
• Financing strategies and cash flow implications
• Performance measurement and reporting

Practical Wins for Participants

• Ability to create accurate and reliable cash flow forecasts
• Skills to optimize working capital and improve cash conversion cycle
• Techniques to identify and mitigate cash flow risks
• Improved decision-making capabilities for financial planning and investments