Financial Consultant to Build Cash Flow Projections
Skills Required
Description
Cash flow forecasting is a critical part of financial planning, especially for businesses managing growth or navigating uncertainty. This project requires building a model that clearly shows how money moves in and out over time.
The consultant will use Excel to create structured projections that help identify potential shortfalls, surpluses, and opportunities.
Forecasting should not just be about numbers. It needs to reflect realistic assumptions about revenue cycles, expense timing, and one-off financial events.
Budgeting will tie closely into the cash flow model. Aligning income and spending helps ensure the business can meet obligations without unnecessary borrowing.
Accuracy is essential. Small errors can quickly compound in a financial forecast, so attention to detail and validation of assumptions will be expected.
Flexibility is also important. The model should be easy to adjust when circumstances change or new data becomes available.
Clear explanations will be needed alongside the model. Non-finance stakeholders should be able to interpret the projections without confusion.
Collaboration may be required with accounting teams or department heads to gather inputs and validate numbers.
The ultimate goal is to give decision-makers confidence in planning for the next several months and beyond.
Key deliverables and responsibilities include:
Building a structured cash flow model in Excel...