Training on Advanced Cash Flow and Working Capital Management
Master advanced cash flow and working capital management. Learn to optimize cash flow, improve working capital efficiency, and reduce financing costs
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Advanced
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This course is designed to provide participants with advanced knowledge and skills in managing cash flow and working capital. It covers various techniques and strategies to optimize cash flow, manage working capital efficiently, and improve the financial health of an organization. The course includes practical exercises and case studies to ensure participants can apply the concepts learned in real-world scenarios.
Course Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
- Financial Managers and Controllers
- Treasury Managers
- Accounts Receivable and Payable Managers
- Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
- CFOs and Finance Directors
- Accountants and Financial Analysts
- Anyone involved in financial decision-making within an organization
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Understand the key components of cash flow and working capital management.
- Implement strategies to optimize cash flow and improve liquidity.
- Analyze and interpret cash flow statements.
- Develop and implement working capital policies and procedures.
- Manage receivables, payables, and inventory more effectively.
- Use financial models and tools to forecast cash flow and working capital needs.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with cash flow and working capital.
- Enhance decision-making skills related to cash management and working capital optimization.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Foundation Principles of Cash Flow & Financial Statements
- Fundamentals of cash flow and working capital
- Principles of business accounting and financial statements
- Difference between profit and cash flow
- Cash flow statement analysis and interpretation
- Drivers of liquidity and solvency
- Case Study: Business failure due to poor cash flow management despite profitability
- Practical: Cash flow statement interpretation and liquidity assessment
Module 2: Operating Cash Flow, Costing & Profitability
- Cost behavior and Cost–Volume–Profit (CVP) analysis
- Drivers of profit and shareholder value
- Return on Investment (ROI) and asset efficiency
- Strategic cost reduction approaches
- Case Study: Improving operating cash flow in a declining business
- Practical: CVP and profitability analysis exercise
Module 3: Performance Measurement & Financial Analysis
- Inflation impact on financial performance
- Financial ratios, KPIs, and benchmarking
- Credit risk and working capital ratios
- Financial modeling for performance management
- Spreadsheet tools for analysis
- Case Study: Performance deterioration due to weak working capital control
- Practical: Building a performance dashboard and ratio analysis
Module 4: Strategic Cash Management & Investment Decisions
- Cash flow and cost modeling
- Time value of money and Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)
- Net Present Value (NPV) and investment appraisal
- Risk and sensitivity analysis
- Valuation and drivers of business value
- Case Study: Investment decision using NPV and DCF analysis
- Practical: Building a cash flow valuation and investment model
Module 5: Working Capital Optimization & Cash Forecasting
- Working capital optimization (stock, debtors, creditors)
- Cost of working capital and financing options
- Cash flow forecasting methods
- Driver-based forecasting and scenario analysis
- Risk management in cash planning
- Case Study: Liquidity crisis caused by poor working capital management
- Practical: Developing a cash flow forecast and optimization plan
Where the change lands
Organizational Impact
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Enhances financial stability and operational efficiency through proactive cash flow and working capital management.
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Improves strategic decision-making by strengthening understanding of liquidity, financial risk, and capital requirements.
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Builds a culture of professional financial management, boosting credibility with investors, lenders, and stakeholders.
Personal Impact
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Provides in-demand skills essential for modern careers in finance and management.
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Supports career progression into senior leadership and financial oversight roles.
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Enables direct contribution to financial security and organizational sustainability.
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Builds confidence and authority to lead and champion effective financial strategies.
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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