01 Challenge
A leading Egyptian fashion and apparel group with a diversified presence across manufacturing, retail, and distribution engaged Beacon FinTrain to strengthen its treasury capabilities and enhance the effectiveness of its day-to-day cash management practices.
The challenge was to build stronger treasury capabilities across cash management, investments, risk management, and treasury relationships, while enhancing day-to-day cash management practices.
02 Approach
Beacon FinTrain assessed the company’s treasury needs and existing capabilities, then designed and delivered a tailored Mastering Corporate Treasury & Cash Management workshop for 17 managers and senior-level participants, comprising 18 training hours across 3 days.
What the Program Focused On
The program focused on five key areas:
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Cash Forecasting & Liquidity
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Working Capital Management
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FX Hedging
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Trade Finance & Banking
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Short-Term Funding & Investment
How Participants Applied the Learning
Rather than relying only on theory, participants worked through practical scenarios, including:
Commodity Risk Case Study
Applied options to manage commodity price risk.
Trade Credit Exercise
Calculated the break-even point for delaying supplier payments.
Cash Conversion Cycle Exercise
Calculated cash turnover using the cash conversion cycle.
03 Results
Participants found the learning experience highly relevant, practical, and applicable to their roles.
17
Participants
4.55/5
Overall Program Evaluation
Participant Evaluation
4.90/5
Applying the learning to their jobs
4.85/5
Gaining knowledge and skills relevant to their roles
4.40/5
Relating to the instructor’s examples & real-life experience
The Impact
The workshop strengthened the team’s practical treasury knowledge and supported more effective day-to-day cash management, while building stronger treasury capabilities across the organization.
