cash-flow-analysis

Cash Flow Analysis Workflow

This skill provides a structured workflow for cash flow analysis and treasury management using the treasury-specialist agent.

Workflow Overview

The cash flow analysis workflow follows 5 phases:

Phase 1: Position Assessment

MANDATORY: Establish current position before forecasting

Position Requirements

Verification Checklist

Blocker Check

If ANY of these are unclear, STOP and ask:

• Current cash position
• Credit facility terms
• FX rate source for conversion
• Restricted cash items

Phase 2: Forecasting

MANDATORY: Build forecast with documented methodology

Forecast Types

Forecast Components

Methodology Options

Phase 3: Agent Dispatch

Dispatch to specialist with full context

Agent Dispatch

Task tool:
  subagent_type: "ring:treasury-specialist"
  model: "opus"
  prompt: |
    Perform cash flow analysis per these specifications:

    **Current Position**: [from Phase 1]
    **Forecast Type**: [13-week/monthly/annual]
    **Methodology**: [receipts-disbursements/adjusted NI]

    **Data Provided**:
    - Bank balances as of [date]
    - Credit facility details
    - AR aging
    - AP aging
    - Payroll schedule
    - Known commitments

    **Required Output**:
    - Current position summary
    - Cash flow forecast
    - Liquidity analysis
    - Risk assessment
    - Recommendations

Required Output Elements

Phase 4: Liquidity Analysis

MANDATORY: Assess liquidity comprehensively

Liquidity Metrics

Stress Testing

Phase 5: Risk Identification

MANDATORY: Document all cash flow risks

Risk Categories

Risk Assessment Framework

Pressure Resistance

See shared-patterns/pressure-resistance.md for universal pressures.

Cash Flow-Specific Pressures

Anti-Rationalization Table

See shared-patterns/anti-rationalization.md for universal anti-rationalizations.

Cash Flow-Specific Anti-Rationalizations

Execution Report

Upon completion, report:

Quality Indicators