The CFO Perspective: The Strategic Value of Treasury

INCREASING VISIBILITY CAN RESULT IN UNEXPECTED BENEFITS 23 Sponsored by: Compared to his cash visibility before he implemented a TMS, Marret now has the ability to look 12 weeks ahead. “We didn’t stop there, the tool should be more than just data in, data out. We include sales, expected receivables and payments. Now you start to build a forecast—this is where the value comes.” This increased visibility makes it possible for Marret to manage group risk and allow for better strategic input into the business. “Most of our income is generated in Angola, which has its challenges. Having the ability to know my position each day allows me to manage group risk better, including currency risk, over-leveraged bank accounts, or bank exposure against inventory. I am now in a better position to challenge operational decisions,” he says. “The fully implemented TMS will continue to add value. The group is on a fast pace of growth and we need to keep control through the journey—this is where an innovative FinTech can help.” Most of our income is generated in Angola, which has its challenges. Having the ability to knowmy position each day allows me to manage group risk better, including currency risk, over- leveraged bank accounts, or bank exposure against inventory. I am now in a better position to challenge operational decisions.