Why Take This Course?

Cash flow management is one of the most critical skills in modern financial leadership. This course is designed for finance professionals seeking to master monthly cash flow forecasting—a key tool for preserving liquidity, optimizing resources, and supporting strategic decision-making.

Throughout the course, participants will learn to build a dynamic 12-month projected cash flow model in Excel from scratch, incorporating key assumptions, financial statements, and supporting schedules. This methodology enables organizations to anticipate financing needs, prevent liquidity risks, and reinforce financial sustainability.

Learning Methodology

  • 100% hands-on, with real model development in Excel
  • Applied case studies using real business assumptions
  • Step-by-step explanations and downloadable templates
  • Impact analysis on balance sheet and capitalization
  • Automated charts for visualizing results
  • Includes access to base files, technical guides, and certificate of completion

Academic Development

Learning Objectives:

  • Apply a logical structure to model monthly cash flow in Excel
  • Build assumptions and formulas to project business performance month by month
  • Understand how financial statements are projected from a business plan
  • Calculate net monthly cash flow
  • Analyze the impact of projected cash flow on balance sheet and capitalization
  • Design relevant charts and visualizations for senior management

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for:

  • Financial analysts and FP&A professionals
  • Finance managers, controllers, and treasurers
  • Entrepreneurs seeking to improve cash management in their businesses
  • Consultants and advisors building financial models for clients
  • Professionals transitioning into financial planning and strategic roles

Post-Certification Profile

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

  • Design and maintain a professional monthly cash flow model
  • Explain the financial fundamentals behind each projection
  • Generate visual cash flow reports that support decision-making
  • Identify and evaluate scenarios affecting the business's cash position
  • Add real value to the strategic and financial management of their organization

Prerequisites

  • Basic to intermediate Excel proficiency
  • Fundamental knowledge of financial accounting (assets, liabilities, income)
  • Recommended: prior experience in financial analysis or budgeting