Managing cash flow has always been imperative for finance professionals, but the supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, evolving customer expectations and interruptions in global trade of the past few years have brought it into sharp relief. Even as cash flow has taken on added importance, many businesses are still struggling to perfect their process.
Financial managers must always know how much cash the company has on hand, how much it needs and how much it’s owed. In this guide, we discuss the essentials to effective cash management including tools and processes to facilitate budgeting, keep spending in check and ensure customers pay their bills.