Treasury Management: Cash, Liquidity, and Risk Essentials

Overview

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of treasury functions, focusing on cash management, liquidity optimization, and risk mitigation strategies.

Participants will gain both strategic insights and practical tools to manage cash flows efficiently, build strong banking relationships, and navigate financial risks such as foreign exchange and interest rate volatility. Through real-world examples and practical applications, the program bridges the gap between theory and day-to-day treasury operations.

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Outcome

Understand the strategic role of treasury in an organization, including its importance in managing liquidity and aligning financial objectives with business goals.

Master key cash management techniques such as working capital optimization, cash flow forecasting, and banking relationship management.

Develop skills to identify and mitigate financial risks through effective hedging strategies and liquidity management tools like treasury bills and money market funds.

Details

Developed by: Beacon FinTrain
Standard Total Hours: 18 Hrs
Language: English - Bilingual "English & Arabic"
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Outline

  • Role of Treasury in an Organization: Definition, importance, and key functions
  • Strategic contribution to organizational goals
  • Treasury organizational structure and key roles (Treasurer, Cash Manager, Liquidity Team)
  • Fundamentals of Cash Management: Working Capital Management and Optimization
  • Cash conversion cycle: concept and practical application
  • Liquidity vs. profitability trade-offs

  • Cash Flow Forecasting: Short-term vs. long-term forecasting
  • Methods: predictive vs. analytical forecasts
  • Forecasting accuracy, KPIs, and decision-making impact
  • Banking Relationships and Operations: Managing bank accounts, cash concentration, and pooling
  • Negotiating terms with banks and optimizing fees
  • Overview of netting structures and cash collection/disbursement strategies

  • Types of Financial Risks: Interest rate risk, foreign exchange (FX) risk, and credit risk
  • Operational and market risk considerations
  • Hedging and Risk Mitigation Strategies: Forward contracts, options, swaps – applications and case examples
  • When and how to hedge different exposures
  • Liquidity Management: Ensuring optimal liquidity levels for operational needs
  • Use of short-term investment tools (e.g., treasury bills, money market funds)
  • Contingency funding and crisis planning

  • Case studies on cash management optimization
  • FX and interest rate hedging exercises
  • Bank negotiation simulation

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    Who Should Attend

    • Finance and treasury professionals aiming to deepen their knowledge of cash and risk management.

    Why Beacon

    Quality

    Beacon FinTrain prioritizes excellence in every service, ensuring top-notch, reliable, and consistent outcomes that meet and exceed client expectations.

    Specialization

    We focus on finance, offering expert knowledge and bespoke solutions that cater to the unique needs of finance professionals in the Middle East and Africa.

    Punctuality

    Time is money. We respect deadlines, delivering precise and timely results to help our clients stay ahead in the fast-paced financial world.

    Guidance

    Beacon FinTrain is a guiding light in finance, providing insightful advice and support to navigate the complexities of financial markets and regulations.

    Integrity

    We uphold the highest ethical standards, fostering trust and transparency in all our dealings to build lasting relationships with clients.

    Flexibility

    Adapting to the dynamic finance sector, we offer versatile services and solutions that align with the evolving needs of our clients.