In today’s rapidly shifting economic landscape, corporations are under increasing pressure to remain agile, solvent, and strategically focused. At the heart of every resilient and forward-looking enterprise is a clear understanding of cash flow—where it originates, how it moves, and how it should be managed to unlock long-term value. The Cash Flow Analysis and Management program by Oxford Training Centre (OTC) is tailored for professionals who need to turn financial data into actionable strategy and optimize liquidity in real-time decision-making.
This course delivers far more than accounting definitions—it provides the tools, techniques, and analytical mindset to break down cash flow into operational drivers and strategic signals. Participants will learn how to decode statements of cash flows, categorize and evaluate operating, investing, and financing activities, construct dynamic cash budgets, and navigate liquidity transactions under conditions of risk, uncertainty, and opportunity.
Beyond the numbers, this course emphasizes financial leadership. Participants will explore advanced frameworks such as risk-return balancing, asset allocation, diversification, security selection, and performance evaluation, using cash flow as the anchor for corporate finance decisions. This is not a theoretical course—it is a boardroom-ready, results-driven program that prepares professionals to confidently engage in high-stakes conversations around capital management, investment strategy, and financial sustainability.
Target Group
This program is developed for mid to senior-level professionals across corporate finance, strategic planning, treasury, and investment management roles. It also benefits professionals in cross-functional leadership positions who rely on strong financial insight to inform business decisions.
Target Roles:
- Chief Financial Officers (CFOs)
- Corporate Controllers
- Treasury and Cash Managers
- Senior Accountants and Auditors
- Investment and Risk Analysts
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Managers
- Business Consultants and Advisors
- Strategy and Operations Executives
- Entrepreneurs and Business Owners managing liquidity-intensive ventures
Course Modules
This intensive, five-module course builds fluency in both the analysis and strategic application of cash flow insights. From evaluating operating activities to aligning liquidity with corporate investment priorities, the course supports both depth and breadth of expertise
Module 1: Understanding the Strategic Relevance of Cash Flow
- Defining cash flow in the context of corporate finance
- The distinction between cash flow, net income, and EBITDA
- Why profitable companies fail: the liquidity paradox
- Strategic implications of positive and negative cash flow patterns
- How cash flow supports corporate agility, risk-taking, and resilience
Module 2: Analyzing Operating, Investing, and Financing Activities
- Breakdown of the Statement of Cash Flows (SCF)
- Interpretation of operating activities and operational efficiency
- Evaluating investing activities to understand capital expenditure strategies
- Assessing financing activities to gauge leverage, dividend policies, and equity flows
- The strategic story told by each section and its relevance for stakeholders
Module 3: Forecasting and Budgeting Cash Flow under Uncertainty
- Techniques for short-, medium-, and long-term cash flow forecasting
- Developing a cash budget aligned with corporate priorities
- Creating sensitivity models and stress testing for liquidity risks
- Automation tools for monitoring and scenario planning
- Embedding cash flow discipline across business units
Module 4: Aligning Cash Flow with Corporate Risk and Investment Decisions
- Using cash flow analysis for risk-return optimization
- Integrating asset allocation and diversification within treasury and corporate investments
- Managing short-term liquidity and long-term capital investments
- Leveraging security selection strategies to improve portfolio liquidity and yield
- Cash flow insights for mergers, acquisitions, and capital restructuring