Master Working Capital Analysis for Real Business Impact

Learn the practical skills finance professionals need to evaluate cash flow patterns, assess liquidity risks, and provide actionable insights that drive business decisions. Our comprehensive program starts in September 2025.

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Finance professionals analyzing working capital data and cash flow patterns

Why Working Capital Analysis Matters Now

Australian businesses lost an estimated $47 billion in 2024 due to poor cash flow management. Working capital analysis isn't just about numbers – it's about understanding the rhythm of business operations and spotting problems before they become crises.

  • Cash conversion cycle analysis that reveals hidden inefficiencies in inventory management and accounts receivable processes
  • Seasonal forecasting techniques that help businesses prepare for predictable cash flow fluctuations
  • Risk assessment frameworks that identify early warning signs of liquidity problems before they impact operations
  • Industry benchmarking methods that provide context for performance evaluation and strategic planning
73% of businesses improved cash flow after systematic working capital training

What You'll Actually Learn

Real skills that finance teams use every day, taught through case studies from Australian manufacturing, retail, and service companies.

Pattern Recognition

Identify cash flow trends that signal operational changes, seasonal impacts, or customer payment behavior shifts that require management attention.

Practical Analysis

Build working capital models that actually get used by management teams, with clear recommendations and actionable next steps.

Communication Skills

Present complex financial analysis in ways that operations managers, sales teams, and executives can understand and act upon.

Investment in Your Skills

Two program options designed for different experience levels and time commitments. Both include live sessions, practical exercises, and ongoing support.

Foundation Program

$2,850
AUD
  • 8 weeks of structured learning
  • Weekly 2-hour interactive sessions
  • Real company case studies
  • Personal feedback on assignments
  • Digital resource library access
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Advanced Practitioner

$4,200
AUD
  • 12 weeks intensive program
  • Industry-specific deep dives
  • One-on-one coaching sessions
  • Advanced modeling techniques
  • Certification upon completion
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Malcolm Thornfield, finance educator with 15 years of working capital analysis experience
Business professionals reviewing financial documents and cash flow analysis reports

Learn from Actual Experience

Malcolm Thornfield spent 15 years helping Australian companies fix their cash flow problems. He's seen what works and what doesn't when it comes to working capital management.

"The biggest mistake I see is focusing on the numbers without understanding the business operations behind them. Working capital analysis only creates value when it leads to better decisions."

This program grew out of real consulting projects with manufacturers in Queensland, retailers in Victoria, and service companies across Australia. You'll work with anonymized versions of the same data that helped these companies improve their cash flow.

About Our Approach

Program Schedule for 2025

Next intake begins September 2025, with evening sessions to accommodate working professionals

Foundation Phase

Weeks 1-3

Understanding cash conversion cycles, building basic analysis frameworks, and learning to spot common working capital problems in real company data.

Application Phase

Weeks 4-6

Hands-on practice with case studies from different industries, developing your analytical skills through guided exercises and peer discussions.

Integration Phase

Weeks 7-8

Creating comprehensive working capital assessments, presenting findings to simulated management teams, and receiving detailed feedback.

Finance team collaborating on working capital analysis project