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Treasury Management & Cash Flow Optimization
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Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Course format
12 PDFs and 1 Assessment
Duration
1 hour · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
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Overview

Treasury Management & Cash Flow Optimization provides a comprehensive and practical understanding of how organizations manage liquidity, cash flows, financial risks, and funding structures in a dynamic business environment. The course explores the treasury function from foundational principles through advanced strategic applications, emphasizing the critical role of cash visibility, forecasting accuracy, and disciplined liquidity management. Learners will develop the ability to analyze and optimize working capital, manage banking relationships and payment systems, deploy treasury technology, and control financial risks related to liquidity, foreign exchange, interest rates, and counterparties. The course also highlights governance, compliance, and performance measurement, positioning treasury as a strategic partner in value creation. Designed for finance professionals, managers, and advanced learners, this course blends theory with real world application to build resilient, efficient, and strategically aligned treasury operations.

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Curriculum

This course contains

Format: 12 PDFs and 1 Assessment

Duration: 1h and 3m

Description

Exciting Adventures Await: Discover the Fascinating Topics This Course Will Explore!

Chapter 1: Introduction to Treasury Management

  • Role and objectives of the treasury function
  • Evolution of treasury management
  • Treasury organization structures
  • Strategic importance of cash and liquidity

Chapter 2: Understanding Cash Flow Fundamentals

  • Cash flow vs. profit
  • Types of cash flows (operating, investing, financing)
  • Cash flow cycles and working capital
  • Key cash flow challenges in organizations

Chapter 3: Cash Flow Forecasting & Planning

  • Purpose and benefits of cash forecasting
  • Short-term vs. long-term forecasts
  • Forecasting methodologies and models
  • Improving forecast accuracy

Chapter 4: Liquidity Management

  • Defining liquidity and liquidity risk
  • Liquidity buffers and reserves
  • Internal and external liquidity sources
  • Stress testing and scenario analysis

Chapter 5: Working Capital Optimization

  • Managing receivables, payables, and inventory
  • Cash conversion cycle optimization
  • Supplier and customer financing strategies
  • Working capital KPIs and benchmarks

Chapter 6: Bank Relationship & Cash Concentration Management

  • Managing banking relationships
  • Bank account structures
  • Cash pooling and notional pooling
  • Centralization vs. decentralization of cash

Chapter 7: Payment Systems & Collections

  • Domestic and cross-border payment methods
  • Electronic payments and automation
  • Collections management strategies
  • Reducing payment friction and costs

Chapter 8: Treasury Technology & Automation

  • Treasury Management Systems (TMS)
  • ERP integration
  • Data visibility and real-time reporting
  • Role of automation and AI in treasury

Chapter 9: Risk Management in Treasury

  • Financial risk overview (FX, interest rate, credit, liquidity)
  • Hedging strategies and instruments
  • Risk policies and governance
  • Measuring and monitoring risk exposure

Chapter 10: Cash Investment & Surplus Management

  • Principles of cash investment
  • Short-term investment instruments
  • Risk-return trade-offs
  • Investment policies and compliance

Chapter 11: Treasury Controls, Compliance & Governance

  • Internal controls in treasury operations
  • Fraud prevention and cybersecurity
  • Regulatory and compliance considerations
  • Audit and reporting requirements

Chapter 12: Strategic Treasury & Performance Measurement

  • Treasury as a strategic partner
  • Treasury KPIs and performance metrics
  • • Value creation through treasury
  • Future trends in treasury management

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Who is this course for?

This course is designed for finance professionals, treasury managers, accountants, CFOs, business owners, and aspiring financial analysts who want to strengthen their expertise in managing liquidity, optimizing cash flow, and improving financial decision-making. It is also ideal for individuals seeking practical skills to enhance organizational financial stability and operational efficiency.

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