Working Capital Optimisation Training Course

The Working Capital Optimisation Training Course, delivered by Geneve Institute of Business Management, is designed to provide professionals with a structured and practical understanding of how organizations can improve liquidity, strengthen cash flow, and enhance financial stability through effective working capital management. Efficient control of receivables, payables, inventory, and cash is essential for sustaining operations and supporting long-term growth, particularly in dynamic and competitive business environments.

This course focuses on the strategic and operational aspects of working capital optimisation, emphasizing how sound financial decisions directly impact profitability, solvency, and business resilience. Participants will explore the relationship between operational efficiency and financial performance, while gaining insight into policies, controls, and performance indicators that support optimized working capital cycles.

Through a carefully structured five-day program, the course provides a comprehensive framework that enables participants to assess current working capital positions, identify inefficiencies, and apply structured approaches to improve financial flexibility and operational effectiveness across the organization.

Target Group

• Finance managers and financial controllers responsible for cash flow planning and balance sheet performance.

• Treasury professionals overseeing liquidity management and short-term funding requirements.

• Accounting professionals involved in receivables, payables, and inventory accounting.

• Operations and supply chain managers seeking to align operational processes with financial efficiency.

• Senior managers and business owners aiming to strengthen organizational liquidity and financial discipline.

Objectives

• Understand the core components of working capital and their impact on organizational liquidity and performance.

• Analyze receivables, payables, inventory, and cash cycles to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.

• Apply structured approaches to optimize cash conversion cycles and improve cash availability.

• Establish policies and controls that support sustainable working capital management.

• Monitor working capital performance using relevant financial indicators and reporting tools.

Course Outline

Fundamentals of Working Capital Management

Understanding Working Capital Components

• Definition and structure of working capital

• Relationship between current assets and current liabilities

• Impact of working capital on financial health

Working Capital and Business Performance

• Link between liquidity, profitability, and operational efficiency

• Role of working capital in sustaining daily operations

• Strategic importance of working capital optimisation

Receivables Management and Cash Inflows

Accounts Receivable Management

• Credit policies and customer payment terms

• Monitoring receivables aging and collection performance

• Reducing delays in cash collection

Improving Cash Inflow Efficiency

• Aligning sales practices with cash objectives

• Managing credit risk and customer exposure

• Strengthening controls over invoicing and collections

Payables and Short-Term Obligations

Accounts Payable Management

• Managing supplier payment terms and obligations

• Balancing cash preservation with supplier relationships

• Internal controls over payables processing

Optimising Outflows and Commitments

• Timing and prioritization of payments

• Impact of payables on cash flow planning

• Coordination between finance and procurement functions

Inventory and Operational Efficiency

Inventory Management Principles

• Types of inventory and their financial impact

• Inventory turnover and holding costs

• Avoiding excess and obsolete stock

Aligning Inventory with Cash Flow

• Linking inventory planning to demand forecasting

• Coordination between operations and finance

• Improving visibility and control over inventory levels

Cash Management and Performance Monitoring

Cash Planning and Control

• Short-term cash forecasting techniques

• Managing cash balances and liquidity buffers

• Internal controls over cash movements

Working Capital Performance Measurement

• Key working capital ratios and indicators

• Monitoring the cash conversion cycle

• Reporting and continuous performance review