Modern treasury functions are no longer confined to transactional activities but are evolving into strategic partners that drive business value and resilience. Effective treasury management ensures optimal liquidity, risk mitigation, and capital efficiency while aligning closely with corporate strategy. This training course is designed to equip professionals with advanced skills in treasury strategy, cash and liquidity management, financial risk management, and stakeholder partnering models that enhance organizational agility and competitiveness. Participants will gain practical knowledge on designing treasury frameworks that go beyond compliance to deliver strategic outcomes. The program emphasizes how treasuries can partner with business units, regulators, and financial institutions to unlock new opportunities, optimize capital structure, and manage risks effectively. By the end of this course, attendees will be able to transform treasury into a value-creating function that supports sustainable business growth.

Duration:

10 Days

Target Audience

• Treasury managers and officers
• Chief financial officers (CFOs)
• Corporate finance professionals
• Risk management officers
• Bank relationship managers
• Internal auditors and compliance officers
• Financial controllers
• Investment and fund managers
• Strategy and business development managers
• Consultants in corporate finance and treasury
• Graduate students specializing in finance and treasury

Objectives

• Understand the evolving role of treasury as a strategic partner
• Design effective treasury structures and frameworks
• Optimize cash and liquidity management practices
• Apply advanced techniques in risk management
• Build strong partnerships with banks and regulators
• Align treasury strategy with corporate objectives
• Implement financial technology solutions in treasury operations
• Strengthen compliance, governance, and reporting
• Analyze funding and capital structure strategies
• Apply scenario planning and stress testing
• Improve communication and decision-making with stakeholders
• Transform treasury into a value-adding business driver

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Strategic Treasury Management

• Role of treasury in modern organizations
• Treasury as a value-creating function
• Key challenges in global treasury management
• Partnering model concepts
• Case study examples

Module 2: Treasury Organization and Structures

• Centralized vs decentralized treasury models
• Designing effective structures
• Roles and responsibilities in treasury teams
• Governance and oversight frameworks
• Best practices in treasury organization

Module 3: Cash and Liquidity Management

• Principles of liquidity management
• Cash pooling techniques
• Short-term funding strategies
• Optimizing working capital
• Case examples of liquidity efficiency

Module 4: Bank Relationship Management

• Building strong banking partnerships
• Negotiating banking agreements
• Managing counterparty risks
• Performance evaluation of banking services
• Communication strategies with financial partners

Module 5: Risk Management in Treasury

• Identifying financial risks in treasury operations
• Market, credit, and liquidity risks
• Risk mitigation tools and instruments
• Hedging strategies for currencies and interest rates
• Case studies in risk management

Module 6: Capital Structure and Funding

• Principles of capital structure optimization
• Equity vs debt funding strategies
• Accessing capital markets
• Role of treasury in M&A financing
• Case applications in funding

Module 7: Treasury Technology and Innovation

• Digital transformation in treasury operations
• Treasury management systems (TMS)
• Role of fintech in treasury functions
• Blockchain and digital payments
• Future trends in treasury technology

Module 8: Compliance and Governance in Treasury

• Regulatory requirements in treasury operations
• Compliance monitoring tools
• Transparency and accountability frameworks
• Internal audit’s role in treasury
• Reporting to senior management and boards

Module 9: Scenario Planning and Stress Testing

• Importance of stress testing in treasury
• Designing stress scenarios for liquidity and funding
• Risk-adjusted performance measures
• Lessons from financial crises
• Practical stress testing exercises

Module 10: Treasury Partnering Model

• Principles of business partnering in treasury
• Enhancing cross-functional collaboration
• Building trust with stakeholders
• Communication strategies for influence
• Case study of partnering success

Module 11: Strategic Decision-Making in Treasury

• Linking treasury to corporate strategy
• Supporting growth and expansion decisions
• Treasury’s role in sustainability financing
• Decision-making frameworks
• Best practices in strategic alignment

Module 12: Performance Measurement in Treasury

• KPIs for treasury functions
• Benchmarking treasury performance
• Balanced scorecard applications
• Continuous improvement practices
• Reporting on treasury outcomes

Module 13: Global Treasury Challenges and Opportunities

• Impact of globalization on treasury
• Managing multinational operations
• Foreign exchange exposures
• Regional and country-specific challenges
• Case studies of global treasury management

Module 14: Leadership and Change Management in Treasury

• Leadership skills for treasury professionals
• Driving change in treasury operations
• Building resilient treasury teams
• Communication and conflict resolution
• Case examples in leadership

Module 15: Future of Strategic Treasury Management

• Trends shaping the future of treasury
• AI and machine learning in treasury functions
• ESG and sustainable finance in treasury
• Resilience and adaptability in uncertain environments
• Roadmap for value-creating treasury functions

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 7 working days before commencement of the training.