The Advanced Cash Flow & Working Capital Management course, offered by Dubai Premier Centre (DPC), is designed to provide financial professionals with a comprehensive understanding of how to manage liquidity effectively and enhance financial stability. In today’s dynamic business environment, ensuring a healthy cash flow is critical for operational efficiency and long-term sustainability.
This programme delves deep into the principles and techniques of cash flow management, equipping participants with the skills to improve working capital optimisation and sustain financial health. Through practical case studies and hands-on exercises, attendees will learn how to streamline accounts receivable management, optimise accounts payable management, and refine inventory management strategies to strengthen liquidity. By mastering cash conversion cycle analysis, participants will be able to make informed financial decisions, enhance forecasting accuracy, and implement best practices in short-term financing. The course also explores how effective liquidity management ensures businesses can meet financial obligations while supporting growth strategies.
Objectives and Target Group
- Provide a deep understanding of cash flow management and its impact on financial stability and business performance.
- Enable participants to improve working capital optimisation by enhancing cash conversion efficiency and minimising capital lock-ups.
- Teach advanced techniques for cash flow forecasting, ensuring better financial planning and risk mitigation.
- Develop expertise in accounts receivable management and accounts payable management to optimise cash inflows and outflows.
- Explore best practices in inventory management to improve operational efficiency and financial liquidity.
Target Audience
- Finance managers, treasurers, and financial controllers responsible for liquidity management and capital efficiency.
- Business owners, CFOs, and senior executives seeking strategies for cash flow management and long-term financial stability.
- Accountants and financial analysts involved in cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and short-term financing decisions.
- Professionals working in corporate finance, banking, or supply chain management who need expertise in working capital optimisation.
Course Content
- Understanding Advanced Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
- The fundamentals of cash flow management and its role in financial decision-making.
- The significance of working capital optimisation in ensuring operational efficiency and financial stability.
- Key metrics for assessing financial health, including liquidity ratios and cash conversion cycle analysis.
- Effective Liquidity Management Strategies
- Techniques for liquidity management to ensure businesses can meet short-term obligations while maintaining financial flexibility.
- Managing cash surpluses and shortfalls through strategic fund allocation and financial instruments.
- Assessing liquidity risks and implementing proactive strategies to mitigate potential financial disruptions.
- Mastering Cash Flow Forecasting
- Developing accurate cash flow forecasting models to anticipate funding needs and improve decision-making.
- Analysing cash inflows and outflows to maintain financial stability and prevent liquidity crises.
- Using data-driven approaches and technology for enhanced forecasting accuracy.
- Optimising Accounts Receivable Management
- Best practices in accounts receivable management to accelerate cash inflows and reduce payment delays.
- Techniques for credit risk assessment and setting effective credit policies.
- Implementing efficient invoicing and collection strategies to improve cash flow.
- Enhancing Accounts Payable Management
- Strategies for accounts payable management that balance cash outflows while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
- Leveraging supplier payment terms to optimise cash retention and improve financial efficiency.
- Using technology and automation to enhance payables processing and reduce errors.
- Streamlining Inventory Management for Cash Efficiency
- Role of inventory management in reducing working capital constraints and improving cash flow.
- Strategies to balance stock levels while avoiding excessive holding costs.
- Using inventory turnover ratios to assess efficiency and implement cost-effective procurement practices.
- Analysing and Improving Cash Conversion Cycle
- Understanding the cash conversion cycle and its impact on working capital efficiency.
- Reducing cycle duration by improving receivables collection, optimising payables, and managing stock levels effectively.
- Benchmarking industry standards and implementing best practices for financial agility.
- Leveraging Short-Term Financing for Working Capital Needs
- Exploring short-term financing options such as credit lines, trade finance, and invoice factoring.
- Assessing the cost-benefit analysis of different financing tools to support liquidity needs.
- Developing risk mitigation strategies to manage short-term borrowing effectively.
- Advanced Financial Liquidity and Risk Management
- Best practices for maintaining financial liquidity and ensuring capital availability in uncertain market conditions.
- Identifying and mitigating cash flow risks through scenario planning and stress testing.
- Utilising treasury management tools to enhance cash handling efficiency.
- Implementing Working Capital Optimisation Strategies
- Developing a roadmap for long-term working capital optimisation and financial sustainability.
- Case studies on successful working capital management strategies across different industries.
- Applying financial models to enhance business resilience and operational efficiency.