EFFECTIVE CASH FLOW TREASURY AND RISK MANAGEMENT

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1 EFFECTIVE CASH FLOW TREASURY AND RISK MANAGEMENT SECTOR / FINANCE NON-TECHNICAL & CERTIFIED TRAINING COURSE An organisation s ability to survive and flourish in these challenging times is critically dependent on its skills in maintaining vital cash flow and managing business risk. This highly practical training course provides valuable insights in to how delegates can

2 COURSE DESCRIPTION: Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business! From the dawn of the new century we have seen disruptive change to world markets and commodity prices. Industries like the oil and gas sector have faced a rapid decline in output prices and face enormous pressure on their ability to maintain profit, cash flow and shareholder value. Other significant change in regulation, compliance and financial risk place unprecedented pressure on the Treasury function. An organisation s ability to survive and flourish in these challenging times is critically dependent on its skills in maintaining vital cash flow and managing business risk. This highly practical training course provides valuable insights in to how delegates can apply the principles of effective cash flow, treasury and risk management in their own organisations. This training course will feature and provide key insights in to: The strategic challenge to maintain cash flow and manage risk Understanding and managing the main drivers of cash flow Modern techniques for strategic cost reduction The role and scope of Treasury management Practical techniques for analysing and managing risk and uncertainty

3 TRAINING METHODOLOGY Participants to this training seminar will receive a thorough training on the subjects covered by the training seminar outline with the instructor utilising a variety of proven adult learning teaching and facilitation techniques. Training seminar methodology includes: participative seminars, discussion groups and case studies, including an analysis of the key cash flow drivers in the oil and gas sector. OBJECTIVES The training course intends to provide delegates with the principles and practical skills to manage cash flow in an economic downturn. At the end of this training seminar, you will be able to: Understand how cash flow drives organisational performance Identify and manage the key components of business cash flow Use practical tools and techniques to manage cash flow and risk Apply modern quality focused strategic tools to reduce costs Understand the role of the modern Treasury function

4 THE COURSE OUTLINE DAY 1- DEFINING THE CHALLENGES FOR CASH FLOW, TREASURY AND RISK MANAGEMENT The focus on stakeholder value Building and operating an effective business model Key course topic overview: Fundamentals of cash flow, liquidity and solvency The role of the Treasury function An integrated approach to risk management DAY 2-UNDERSTANDING AND IMPROVING OPERATING CASH FLOW The drivers of operating cash flow A strategic approach to cost reduction Understanding the working capital cycle Tools and techniques to optimise inventory Tools and techniques to optimise customer receivables Tools and techniques to minimise the cash float DAY 3 -BUSINESS FINANCING AND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT Understanding capital structure and risk Sources of business funding Calculating company cost of capital Optimum capital structure Managing capital investment in a challenging business environment Capital investment appraisal techniques using Excel Capital rationing techniques

5 DAY 4 -MANAGING BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL RISK Developing a strategy for risk management Defining your organisation s risk appetite Tools for managing risk and uncertainty Tools and instruments for financial risk management: Managing currency risk hedging, swaps and options Managing interest risk swaps DAY 5- FORECASTING TOOLS FOR CASH FLOW AND RISK MANAGEMENT Identifying the key cash flow drivers Tips for building financial models in Excel Cash budgeting Approaches to making cash flow forecasts Building a financial model to test the impact of risk on cash flow Building a what if model to manage business risk

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