Cash and Funds Management
This comprehensive program is designed to empower school finance professionals, leaders, and operations staff with the knowledge and tools to manage cash resources strategically, navigate financial complexities, and drive long-term financial sustainability. Through an engaging blend of practical applications, case studies, and planning tools, participants will gain a holistic understanding of this aspect of financial management, spanning investment strategy, forex management, cash flow planning, and operational efficiency.
Course Objectives:
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Develop an investment policy aligned with school goals.
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Mitigate forex risks and implement sound currency management practices.
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Strengthen cash flow planning and forecasting to ensure financial resilience.
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Improve operational efficiency by identifying and addressing financial leaks.
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Enhance financial decision-making with greater confidence and clarity.
Course Content
Week One
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Overview of managing cash flow forecasting and forex risk implications.
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Budgeting and forecasting skills to optimize treasury functions,
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Structures and systems to support ease of cash forecasting.
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Managing Investments and creating effective policies and portfolios that support your school’s goals.
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Understand risk and asset allocation to make informed investment decisions and balance short- and long-term financial needs.
Week Two
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Investment committees and collaboration with external advisors.
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The fundamentals of forex management, including key currency pairs, exchange rate drivers, and the impact on school finances.
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Practical risk mitigation strategies, such as hedging techniques and the use of forward contracts, options, and natural hedging.
Who should join this course
Finance directors, school business managers, operations leaders, and anyone involved in the financial planning and stewardship of international schools.
Course Logistics
Course Start: 26 February 2026
Meeting Dates: 26 Feb 2026 / 5 Mar 2026
Timing: Thursday, 13:00 CET
Course Duration: 2 weeks
Course Weekly Meeting: 90 minutes
Course Cost: USD 200
This course is an online course, where participants will have access to instructional materials through our learning management system and attend online zoom meetings for further collaborative and peer to peer learning.
Maximum participants for this online course is 20 only. Register now!
Registration is not complete until payment has been received by Sage Consultancy.
All Course materials, Online discussions and participant communication is managed through our learning management system.
Registration Deadline: 21 February 2026