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Cash Forecasting Framework
Forecast cash positions accurately across horizons.
Principles
- Direct method for operational horizons
- Indirect for strategic horizons
- Variance is feedback, not failure
Capabilities
- Short-term, medium-term and long-term forecasting
- Variance analysis
- Driver-based modelling
Operating model
- Daily, weekly, monthly forecast cadence
- Monthly variance review
Core controls
- Forecast accuracy thresholds
- Reforecast triggers
KPIs
How this framework is measured
Cash Forecast Accuracy
Formula · 1 − |Actual − Forecast| / Actual
Threshold · ≥ 90% on 4-wk horizon
Operating Cash Flow
Formula · Cash generated from operations
Threshold · ≥ board target
Free Cash Flow
Formula · Operating Cash Flow − CapEx
Threshold · Positive, ≥ plan
Related dashboards
Related resources
Template · Professional
13-Week Direct Cash Flow Forecast
Direct-method 13-week rolling cash forecast with weekly variance.
Template · Professional12-Month Indirect Cash Forecast
Indirect-method cash forecast from EBITDA to free cash flow.
Tracker · ProfessionalCash Forecast Variance Tracker
Track and explain forecast accuracy over time.
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