Master advanced cash flow forecasting and working capital optimization to drive financial resilience, reduce financing costs, and enhance operational control.
| Date | Venue | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 September - 02 October 2026 | Sandton, Gauteng | 5 Days | |
| 16 - 20 November 2026 | Sandton, Gauteng | 5 Days |
Please note: This is not a final registration, one of our team members will contact you shortly to finalise your registration.
In today’s fast-paced and uncertain operating environment, financial reporting alone is no longer sufficient. Organisations require real-time financial visibility and forward-looking insight to remain stable and competitive. This means clearly understanding when cash enters and leaves the business, identifying potential pressure points early, and developing flexible strategies to maintain liquidity. Without effective cash flow planning, organisations face stalled projects, delayed payroll, strained supplier relationships, and reputational damage.
This Cash Flow Forecasting and Liquidity Risk Management Training course demystifies cash flow forecasting and liquidity risk management, translating complex financial concepts into practical tools and actionable techniques. Participants do not need advanced finance expertise—only the ability to plan proactively, interpret financial signals, and make sound operational decisions.
The Cash Flow Forecasting and Liquidity Risk Management programme equips professionals to develop short- and long-term cash forecasts, manage working capital cycles, stress-test projections, and prepare contingency plans. Designed for results-driven practitioners, the course emphasises practical application over theory and reinforces a critical principle: effective cash control is essential to business control.
This Cash Flow Forecasting and Liquidity Risk Management Training course equips participants to forecast cash flow and manage liquidity risks with confidence, clarity, and control. By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
Develop accurate and practical cash flow forecasts
Map cash inflows and outflows across relevant time horizons
Identify key liquidity risk indicators and early warning signals
Align financial forecasts with operational and strategic plans
Build rolling and flexible forecasting models
Apply scenario planning and stress testing to manage uncertainty
Strengthen financial reporting and stakeholder communication
Design response and contingency plans for liquidity disruptions
This Cash Flow Forecasting and Liquidity Risk Management programme is ideal for professionals across sectors who are involved in financial planning, budgeting, and operational decision-making, including:
Finance Managers and Financial Controllers
Budget Officers and Management Accountants
Treasury and Cash Operations Personnel
Project Managers monitoring expenditure and burn rates
Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals managing payment cycles
Public Sector Budget and Finance Officials
Operations and General Managers overseeing cost centres
Departmental Heads responsible for resource planning
Executives and Senior Leaders managing growth, funding, or crisis response
Professionals seeking to strengthen cash control and forecasting capability
Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:
– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.
Module 1 — Foundations of Cash Flow Forecasting
Session 1: The Role of Cash in Organisational Sustainability
Why cash flow matters more than profit
Financial foresight vs. financial reporting
Common causes of liquidity crises
Linking cash planning to organisational stability
Session 2: Cash Flow Forecasting Fundamentals
Purpose and benefits of forecasting
Forecasting horizons:
Short-term (daily/weekly)
Medium-term (monthly/quarterly)
Long-term (annual/strategic)
Types of forecasts: direct vs. indirect methods
Aligning forecasts to budgeting cycles
Session 3: Understanding Cash Inflows and Outflows
Core inflow categories (sales, grants, funding, investments)
Core outflow categories (operations, payroll, suppliers, debt)
Cash vs. accrual accounting differences
Identifying timing gaps and mismatches
Practical Lab
Mapping organisational cash flow structure
Building a simple 12-week cash forecast
Module 2 — Mapping Cash Movements and Forecast Design
Session 1: Mapping Revenue Streams
Revenue timing and predictability
Customer payment patterns
Payment terms and invoice cycles
Managing receivables timing risk
Session 2: Managing Expenses and Obligations
Fixed vs. variable costs
Irregular and seasonal expenditures
Payroll and statutory obligations
Tax and compliance payment schedules
Session 3: Visualising the Cash Calendar
Cash flow timelines
Identifying peak pressure periods
Building cash visibility dashboards
Synchronising operational and financial calendars
Practical Lab
Creating a cash calendar
Designing inflow/outflow schedules
Module 3 — Rolling Forecasts and Liquidity Risk Management
Session 1: Rolling Forecasting Techniques
Static vs. rolling forecasts
Establishing forecast update cycles
Integrating actual financial data
Managing assumptions and forecast drivers
Session 2: Liquidity Risk Fundamentals
What liquidity risk looks like in practice
Operational early warning signs
Funding gaps and timing mismatches
Causes of cash flow stress
Session 3: Liquidity Risk Measurement
Key indicators and metrics:
Current ratio
Quick ratio
Working capital position
Cash runway
Burn rate
Practical Lab
Updating forecasts with actuals
Conducting a liquidity health check
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