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OUR SERVICES
Cash Flow Management See a cash shortfall weeks before it happens
We plan weekly receipts and payments, stress-test the impact of late collections and give management time to act before cash runs short.
What is cash flow management?
Cash flow management is the planning and monitoring that shows how much cash will come in and go out over the coming weeks and months — and when a squeeze is likely. Profit is not cash: a profitable business can still struggle to pay its bills because of collection periods, inventory and payment terms.
At the core of this service is a 13-week cash flow model built with the direct method, anchored to the bank balance and updated every week. Each week the forecast is compared with actuals and the variances are used to sharpen timing assumptions.
Who is it for?
- Fast-growing companies Businesses whose sales are rising while receivables and inventory absorb more and more cash.
- Seasonal businesses Manufacturers, traders and service companies that face cash pressure at certain times of the year.
- Companies selling on long terms Businesses with long collection periods due to credit sales, dealer networks or project progress billing.
- Companies managing credit lines Management teams that want to plan short-term funding needs in advance.
- Typical sectors Manufacturing, wholesale, construction and project businesses, logistics, retail and services.
COMMON CHALLENGES
The cash problems we see most often
Month-end surprises
Shortfalls are spotted at the last minute in weeks when payroll, tax and loan payments coincide.
Late collections
A few weeks’ delay from key customers derails the whole payment plan.
No reliable cash forecast
Cash is planned monthly and roughly, and never compared with actuals.
Unclear payment priorities
Which supplier or loan to pay first is debated from scratch every time.
Growing working capital
Inventory and receivables grow faster than sales, locking cash into the business.
SCOPE OF SERVICE
What our cash flow management covers
13-week cash flow
A direct-method model starting from the bank balance and showing weekly receipts and payments.
Receipts and payments planning
Scheduling collections, suppliers, payroll, taxes, rent and debt service.
Minimum cash level
Setting the cash buffer the business needs to operate safely.
Collection delay scenarios
Quantifying how delays from major customers affect the cash position.
Payment prioritisation
Classifying critical and deferrable payments together with management.
Working capital analysis
Analysing receivable, inventory and payable days and where they can improve.
Base / Stress / Worst scenarios
Testing the cash position under different sales and collection assumptions.
Weekly actual-versus-forecast
Comparing forecast and actuals every week and explaining the variances.
Early warning indicators
Alerts that flag weeks in advance a risk of falling below the minimum cash level.
Is this scope right for your business?
In a short initial call we listen to your current situation and expectations, and define the right scope for your business together.
What it brings to your business
Early visibility
A shortfall is spotted weeks in advance, leaving time to act.
Controlled payment decisions
Payments are planned by priority, reducing last-minute pressure.
Focus on collections
Once the cost of delay is visible in numbers, collections get the attention they need.
Planned funding
Short-term funding needs are planned in time and for the right amount.
What you receive
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13-week cash flow model
An updatable Excel model showing weekly receipts, payments and closing cash.
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Cash risk dashboard
Minimum cash level, early-warning indicators and a summary of the riskiest weeks.
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Collection scenarios
Scenario tables showing how delays from major customers affect the cash position.
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Weekly cash monitoring report
Forecast-versus-actual comparison with explanations of variances.
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Management action list
Collection, payment prioritisation and funding actions with owners and dates.
How we work
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01
Data gathering
Bank balances, receivable and payable ageing, payroll and estimated tax payments, loan schedules and order information are collected.
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Model build
The 13-week direct-method model is built and assumptions are documented with management.
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Scenarios and thresholds
Base, Stress and Worst scenarios, the minimum cash level and early-warning thresholds are set.
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Weekly monitoring
The model is rolled forward each week, compared with actuals and variances are reported.
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Actions and handover
Collection and payment actions are tracked, and the model is handed over so your team can run it.
Frequently asked questions
Why 13 weeks?
Thirteen weeks is roughly a quarter: short enough to keep weekly detail, long enough to capture payroll, tax and debt-service cycles. A monthly projection can be added for the longer horizon.
How is this different from the cash flow statement?
The cash flow statement looks back at the past period. The 13-week model looks forward and forecasts weekly receipts and payments.
Can our own team maintain the model?
Yes. The model and the weekly update routine are designed for your team; we run the updates together during handover.
Is this a crisis management service?
No. It is designed to bring cash discipline in the normal course of business. If the debt structure needs to be reworked, that is scoped separately under Financial Restructuring.
What data do you need?
Bank balances, receivable and payable ageing, loan schedules, payroll and estimated tax payments, and expected orders or progress billings are enough to start.
Request a cash flow consultation.
Tell us briefly about your main cash challenge — late collections, seasonal pressure, payment priorities — and we will discuss how a 13-week model would work for you.
- Complimentary initial consultation
- Needs assessment
- Tailored approach
- advisory@primenumeris.com
- +90 553 012 13 27
- Bursa, Türkiye
Meeting request
Briefly describe your situation and we will contact you to arrange a suitable time to talk.