Course Overview

Effective treasury management is essential for financial stability, efficient public service delivery, and strong accountability in the public sector. Weak cash forecasting, limited financial controls, and outdated treasury systems can significantly weaken fiscal governance and operational efficiency.

The Mastery of Treasury and Cash Management in the Public Sector course by Transformentors Academy equips participants with practical tools and frameworks for liquidity planning, banking oversight, debt management, and modern digital treasury systems. Over five days, the programme covers key areas such as treasury governance frameworks, risk control mechanisms, investment strategies, and performance measurement techniques.

With a strong focus on real public-sector financial environments, the course enables participants to apply practical treasury solutions that improve cash management efficiency, strengthen transparency, and enhance overall fiscal discipline.

Agenda

Day — 1 Introduction to Treasury and Public-Sector Financial Governance

• Understanding the purpose and value of treasury management in the public sector and its role in maintaining financial stability and accountability
• Clarifying the differences between public-sector and corporate treasury functions, including objectives, constraints, and decision-making frameworks
• Describing the structure of public-sector financial systems and how treasury operations fit within them
• Understanding core principles of financial management, including liquidity, solvency, and financial stewardship
• Reviewing the key roles and responsibilities of the treasury function across different public-sector bodies
• Exercise: Map treasury responsibilities and financial flows within a sample government department

Day — 2 Cash Forecasting and Liquidity Control

• Understanding the cash-conversion cycle in government operations and its impact on liquidity planning
• Applying techniques for cash forecasting across different time horizons:
  • Short-term forecasting
  • Medium-term forecasting
  • Multi-year forecasting
• Using tools for monitoring and managing cash balances, including:
  • Treasury dashboards
  • Cash-flow analytics systems
• Identifying liquidity risk indicators and applying tools to ensure continuous fund availability
• Exploring centralised cash management models, such as:
  • Cash pooling arrangements
  • Centralised payment systems
  • Treasury Single Account (TSA) structures
• Case Study: Analyse a sample cash-flow forecast and identify potential funding gaps and liquidity risks

Day — 3 Banking Arrangements and Risk Controls

• Reviewing public-sector payment frameworks and understanding the full payment lifecycle
• Examining banking structures and account management practices used in government treasury operations
• Introducing key treasury risks and their relevance within public-sector financial management
• Evaluating internal control systems and audit mechanisms that support secure and compliant treasury processes
• Understanding technology enablers for modern treasury operations, including:
  • Automated payment platforms
  • Financial management systems
• Exercise: Assess the control environment of a simulated treasury payment function and identify gaps or improvements

Day — 4 Borrowing, Investment, and Public Debt Management

• Understanding the purpose, principles, and policy objectives of governmental borrowing
• Reviewing short-term borrowing instruments and long-term financing options available to public-sector entities
• Exploring public-sector investment frameworks and criteria used to determine permissible and responsible investments
• Understanding debt management strategies, including refinancing approaches and sustainability considerations
• Evaluating reporting requirements and communication standards in public debt management for transparency and accountability
• Case Study: Develop a borrowing and investment strategy for a hypothetical public agency, considering fiscal constraints and risk factors

Day — 5 Advanced Treasury Operations and Performance Improvement

• Understanding broader Public Financial Management (PFM) reforms and their impact on treasury operations
• Applying scenario analysis and stress testing to evaluate financial resilience in treasury systems
• Reviewing key treasury performance metrics and benchmarking tools for evaluating efficiency and effectiveness
• Exploring modern digital solutions for public-sector treasury management, including automation and integrated financial systems
• Discussing governance frameworks and ethical responsibilities in managing public funds
• Case Study: Analyse the application of AI and Treasury Management Systems (TMS) in improving public-sector treasury operations and decision-making

Learning Outcomes

By completing the Mastery of Treasury and Cash Management in the Public Sector training course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the purpose of treasury and cash management within the public sector and how it supports financial stability and effective service delivery
• Differentiate between public-sector and corporate treasury environments and recognise the factors influencing public financial decision-making
• Develop accurate cash flow forecasts and liquidity plans using appropriate techniques, data sources, and analytical tools tailored to government operations
• Evaluate payment systems, banking arrangements, and internal control mechanisms to reduce operational, financial, and compliance risks in treasury processes
• Analyse borrowing options, public investment practices, and debt management strategies while ensuring compliance with fiscal policies and affordability constraints
• Apply performance measurement tools, scenario analysis, and optimisation techniques to improve treasury efficiency, resilience, and governance
• Utilise modern digital tools and treasury technologies to enhance forecasting accuracy, reporting quality, and real-time financial decision-making

Who Should Attend

The Mastery of Treasury and Cash Management in the Public Sector course is designed for public-sector finance professionals, including:

• Treasury and cash managers
• Budget analysts
• Financial controllers
• Public-sector accountants
• Risk and compliance officers
• Government finance administrators