About the Course
Organizations today face immense pressure to maintain high liquidity while simultaneously funding growth initiatives. This course provides a structured system for turning scattered financial data into a high-performance liquidity management framework. You will move beyond the surface-level understanding of current ratios to master the underlying drivers of the Cash Conversion Cycle, specifically focusing on the interplay between Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO), and Days Payable Outstanding (DPO). The curriculum is built on the premise that cash is the ultimate arbiter of business health, and participants will learn to demonstrate this through the implementation of advanced Treasury Management Systems (TMS) and ERP-integrated reporting workflows. You will gain hands-on experience in applying the Indirect and Direct Cash Flow Methods to identify operational inefficiencies that drain corporate reserves.
The training is specifically designed for professionals operating in complex, multi-national environments where regulatory shifts and digital transformation are reshaping treasury operations. You will learn to navigate the complexities of cross-border cash pooling, currency risk in working capital, and the integration of ESG-linked financing into liquidity strategies. We distinguish between conceptual exposure to broad financial concepts and hands-on implementation of specific tools like credit risk matrices, inventory safety-stock models, and supplier payment optimization frameworks. This course acknowledges the real-world constraints of data silos and stakeholder pushback, providing you with the communication strategies needed to align procurement, sales, and operations with cash-first objectives. You will leave with a comprehensive toolkit for conducting liquidity stress tests and building robust cash flow dashboards that provide real-time visibility into the organization's financial position.
Target Audience
This program is designed for senior-level finance and operational professionals who are responsible for the strategic management of corporate liquidity and the optimization of the balance sheet.
This course is designed for:
- Group Treasury Managers overseeing global liquidity and cash pooling operations
- Chief Financial Officers requiring advanced frameworks for Free Cash Flow maximization
- Financial Controllers managing the integration of ERP systems with working capital reporting
- Senior FP&A Analysts responsible for 13-week rolling cash flow forecasting and variance analysis
- Credit Risk Managers developing advanced DSO reduction strategies and credit scoring models
- Procurement Directors optimizing DPO through Supply Chain Finance and dynamic discounting
- Supply Chain Strategists aligning inventory safety-stock levels with DIO targets
- Commercial Finance Business Partners bridging the gap between sales targets and cash collection
- Internal Auditors evaluating liquidity risk management and treasury control frameworks
- Corporate Bankers advising clients on structured trade finance and working capital solutions
Course Objectives
This course equips you to design, implement, and manage working capital initiatives that accelerate cash velocity, ensure regulatory compliance, and support strategic corporate growth.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
- Analyze the Cash Conversion Cycle using decomposed DSO, DIO, and DPO metrics to identify liquidity gaps
- Apply the Direct and Indirect Cash Flow Methods to reconcile net income with operating cash flow
- Design a 13-week rolling cash flow forecast integrated with ERP data for real-time liquidity monitoring
- Construct a credit risk assessment matrix to optimize receivables and reduce bad debt provisions
- Evaluate Supply Chain Finance (SCF) programs including reverse factoring and dynamic discounting for DPO optimization
- Implement liquidity stress testing scenarios based on the Basel III framework and internal risk appetites
- Measure the impact of inventory safety-stock policies on DIO using Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) models
- Synthesize working capital KPIs into an executive dashboard for stakeholder reporting and strategic decision-making
Requirements & Prerequisites
Participants should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in finance, treasury, or accounting roles. A working knowledge of financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow Statement) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial modeling are required. No prior coding knowledge is necessary.
Local Application and Business Return in your market
How participants can apply the training in local operating conditions, and the return their organisation can plan for.
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Training Methodology
This is a practical, outcome-driven course designed to turn working capital aspiration into measurable action and credible reporting through hands-on application.
Methodology includes:
- Hands-on calculation of the Cash Conversion Cycle using a provided multi-industry financial dataset
- Scenario simulation requiring liquidity decisions during a simulated 20% supply chain disruption
- Diagnostic audit of a sample credit policy using a standardized risk-rating checklist
- Stakeholder mapping exercise to align sales and procurement incentives with cash flow targets
- Case study analysis of working capital turnarounds in the manufacturing, retail, and technology sectors
- Group workshop to build a 13-week rolling cash forecast template in Excel
- Reflection exercise benchmarking current organizational WCM metrics against top-quartile industry standards
Upcoming Sessions
Next available dates worldwide
Certification
Recognized credentials that advance your career
Participants who complete the Working Capital and Cash Flow Optimisation Training Program earn a Trainingcred Certificate of Achievement, demonstrating professional competence and alignment with global standards in learning and development.
NITA Accredited
Accredited by the National Industrial Training Authority, ensuring programs meet nationally recognized standards of quality and relevance.
CPD Certified
Recognized by the CPD Certification Service, ensuring every program meets internationally benchmarked standards of professional excellence.
Why this course earns its place on your CV
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Effective Learning & Skill Development
- Build expertise with structured, outcome-driven learning.
- Equip individuals and teams with skills that grow with industry needs.
- Reinforce learning through real-world scenarios, case studies and practical exercises.
Career Growth & Professional Advancement
- Apply what you learn with a proven methodology that ensures lasting impact.
- Develop immediately usable skills that translate directly into workplace success.
- Gain the expertise needed for career advancement and leadership roles.
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- Tailor training to industry-specific challenges and organizational goals.
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- Evaluate progress and ensure long-term learning success.
Tools and platforms relevant to this field
Examples local teams may encounter, and that may be featured in training where they support the confirmed course scope.
These are field-relevant examples, not a promise that every tool will be covered. Exact coverage depends on the confirmed course scope, participant needs, and delivery format.
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SAP S/4HANA SAPUsed by finance teams to consolidate receivables, payables, inventory, and treasury data for working-capital reporting and cash forecasting.
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Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP OracleUsed to manage order-to-cash and procure-to-pay processes that directly affect collections speed, payment timing, and inventory visibility.
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Microsoft Power BI MicrosoftUsed to build dashboard views of cash conversion cycle metrics, forecast variance, and working-capital trends for leadership reporting.
