Treasury and Cash Flow Management Training Course: Optimizing Liquidity and Financial Performance

Module 1: Foundations of Treasury and Cash Flow Management

Role of treasury in financial management

Objectives: liquidity, risk, and profitability

Key treasury functions and responsibilities

Module 2: Cash Flow Analysis and Forecasting

Understanding cash flow drivers (operating, investing, financing activities)

Techniques for short-term and long-term cash flow forecasting

Scenario analysis and stress testing liquidity

Module 3: Working Capital Management

Managing receivables, payables, and inventory efficiently

Cash conversion cycle and liquidity optimization

Best practices in working capital financing

Module 4: Liquidity and Investment Management

Strategies for optimizing liquidity levels

Investment of surplus cash: short-term instruments and money markets

Balancing risk, return, and liquidity

Module 5: Treasury Risk Management

Identifying and managing treasury-related risks (liquidity, FX, interest rate)

Hedging techniques and financial instruments

Internal controls in treasury operations

Module 6: Financing and Capital Structure Decisions

Sources of short-term and long-term financing

Evaluating debt vs. equity options

Treasury’s role in supporting strategic financing decisions

Module 7: Technology in Treasury and Cash Management

Treasury Management Systems (TMS) and automation tools

Digital innovations: blockchain, fintech, and AI in treasury

Enhancing reporting and decision-making with technology

Module 8: Treasury Governance and Compliance

Policies, procedures, and internal controls in treasury

Regulatory compliance and reporting requirements

Ethical considerations in treasury operations

Module 9: Case Studies and Best Practices

Real-world examples of treasury challenges and solutions

Industry benchmarks and performance metrics

Group exercises in cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning