Managing the Cash Cycle and Working Capital

Course objectives

• Calculate and interpret the cash conversion cycle and its component ratios
• Design credit policies and collection procedures that reduce days sales outstanding
• Apply inventory management techniques that free up trapped working capital
• Negotiate and structure supplier payment terms to optimise days payable
• Build a working capital improvement plan with measurable targets

Who should attend

• Treasury and cash management officers
• Financial controllers and credit managers
• Working capital and supply chain finance specialists
• Accounts receivable and accounts payable managers
• Business owners and finance managers in trading companies

Course outline

1. 01The cash conversion cycle and its component ratios
2. 02Credit policy design and receivables management
3. 03Inventory optimisation and its working capital impact
4. 04Supplier terms negotiation and payables management
5. 05Cash forecasting to support working capital decisions
6. 06Building and monitoring a working capital improvement plan

Scheduled sessions