Written byAyman Esam
Group Financial Controller · FP&A · Finance Transformation
Receivables
Clear credit terms, collection ownership and aging visibility help prevent sales growth from creating cash pressure.
Inventory
Inventory should support service and sales without locking excessive cash into slow-moving stock.
Payables
Payment planning should protect supplier relationships while using agreed credit terms efficiently.
Manage the cycle together
Receivables, inventory and payables should be reviewed as one operating cash cycle rather than three separate accounting balances.
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