Cash Management: from control to a strategic role in the company

Speak, Treasurers!

For a long time, cash management was seen solely as controlling inflows and outflows, something operational to ensure that the day's bills were paid. But the scenario changed: today, cash is a strategic asset, capable of supporting investment decisions, reducing risks and even generating competitive advantage.

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From Control to Strategy

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> Before: record movements, check statements, close the day.

> Agora: analyze scenarios, anticipate liquidity risks, support board decision-making.

In other words, the box ceased to be just a “mirror of the past” to become a radar for the future.

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Why Cash Management is Strategic

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• Short and long term vision → guarantees immediate liquidity and medium-term planning.
• Reduction of financial risks → avoid surprises with interest rates, exchange rates and customer deadlines.
• Efficient resource allocation → allows you to invest safely and capture opportunities.
• Reliability for stakeholders → demonstrates governance and strengthens relationships with banks and investors.
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Good Practices for Strategic Cash Management

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1. Centralize financial information → integrate banks, ERP, and reports into a single environment.
2. Design cash flow scenarios → pessimistic, realistic and optimistic base.
3. Automate routines → less time in operation, more time in analysis.
4. Create liquidity indicators → ex.: projected balance x actual balance,% accuracy in forecasts.
5. Give visibility to management → clear dashboards and reports for board and related areas.

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Conclusion

Cash management ceased to be just an “operational control” to become a strategic pillar of the modern treasury. When well structured, it connects liquidity, strategy, and governance, helping companies to make safer and more profitable decisions.

And you, do you already see the cash register as a strategic radar or even as a simple control routine?

Comment here! We will exchange experiences and good practices to build a future where the Treasury acts as a true strategic partner, driving business success.