Cash Flow Management and Treasury Training Course

The Cash Flow Management and Treasury Training Course is a professionally structured program designed to strengthen participants’ understanding of cash flow planning, liquidity control, and treasury operations within modern organizations. Offered by Geneve Institute of Business Management, the course focuses on the strategic importance of cash as a critical financial resource and examines how effective treasury management supports operational stability and financial resilience. It addresses the responsibilities of treasury functions in managing inflows and outflows, optimizing working capital, and safeguarding liquidity under varying economic conditions. The program presents a structured approach to cash forecasting, treasury governance, and financial risk oversight, while emphasizing accuracy, discipline, and alignment with organizational financial policies. This course is intended for professionals who require a clear and practical understanding of how cash flow and treasury decisions influence overall financial performance.

Target Group

• Treasury managers and finance professionals responsible for managing organizational cash positions and liquidity levels.

• Finance managers and controllers involved in cash planning, financial reporting, and treasury oversight.

• Accountants and financial analysts supporting cash flow analysis and short-term financial decision-making.

• Business managers and department heads who rely on cash flow information for operational planning.

• Professionals working in banking or corporate finance roles related to treasury and liquidity management.

• Executives and decision-makers seeking greater insight into treasury governance and cash control mechanisms.

Objectives

• To provide participants with a structured understanding of cash flow management principles and treasury functions.

• To enhance the ability to forecast, monitor, and control cash inflows and outflows.

• To strengthen awareness of liquidity risks and appropriate treasury responses.

• To develop informed approaches to working capital and short-term financing decisions.

• To improve understanding of treasury policies, controls, and governance frameworks.

• To support effective financial decision-making through accurate cash flow analysis.

Course Outline

Cash Flow Management and Treasury Fundamentals

• Role of Cash Flow in Financial Management

  • Importance of cash flow in supporting operational continuity and financial stability.

  • Relationship between cash flow, profitability, and organizational performance.

  • Cash flow management as a core responsibility of the finance and treasury function.

• Overview of Treasury Functions

  • Structure and scope of treasury activities within organizations.

  • Key responsibilities related to cash control, liquidity, and banking coordination.

  • Interaction between treasury, finance, and operational departments.

Cash Flow Forecasting and Planning Processes

• Cash Flow Forecasting Techniques

  • Short-term and medium-term forecasting methods used in treasury planning.

  • Identification of predictable and variable cash inflows and outflows.

  • Use of forecasts to support informed financial decisions.

• Cash Planning and Control

  • Development of cash plans aligned with organizational financial objectives.

  • Monitoring actual cash movements against planned forecasts.

  • Adjusting cash plans in response to operational or market changes.

Working Capital and Liquidity Management

• Working Capital Components

  • Cash implications of receivables, payables, and inventory management.

  • Impact of working capital cycles on liquidity and funding needs.

  • Coordination between operational management and treasury objectives.

• Liquidity Monitoring and Optimization

  • Measurement of liquidity positions and cash availability.

  • Managing cash balances to meet short-term obligations.

  • Ensuring sufficient liquidity under varying business conditions.

Treasury Operations and Internal Controls

• Treasury Operations and Banking Relationships

  • Management of bank accounts, payment systems, and cash movements.

  • Coordination with financial institutions to support treasury efficiency.

  • Oversight of daily treasury transactions and settlements.

• Internal Controls and Treasury Policies

  • Treasury policies governing cash handling and authorization processes.

  • Internal control mechanisms to safeguard cash and financial assets.

  • Compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.

Treasury Risk and Governance

• Financial Risk Management in Treasury

  • Identification of liquidity, interest rate, and currency-related risks.

  • Treasury responses to financial volatility and uncertainty.

  • Integration of risk awareness into treasury planning activities.

• Treasury Governance and Reporting

  • Governance frameworks guiding treasury decision-making and oversight.

  • Reporting responsibilities and transparency in treasury operations.

  • Alignment of treasury governance with overall financial strategy.