Best Cash Flow Forecasting Models

Accurate forecasts for better financial control and liquidity management

Gain full visibility into cash inflows and outflows across your business.
Connect operational plans with financial forecasts for data-driven control.
Manage liquidity and financial risks with automated forecasting tools.
Ensure sufficient cash availability for every period and scenario.
Strengthen decision-making with dynamic and transparent cash flow models.

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Why Cash Flow Forecasting Models Matter

We develop tailored cash flow forecasting models designed around your business whether for short-term or long-term planning. Our models show how dynamic cash flows affect liquidity, create transparency, and help prevent cash shortages or unexpected capital needs.

Cash Management

Keep full visibility into your cash position, covenants, and headroom. With precise cash flow forecasts, you can actively manage your cash flows, adjust your budget, and respond quickly to change.

Connect inflows and outflows

Link operational plans directly to inflows and outflows to gain a realistic overview of your payment streams. This forecasting process gives actionable insights to better manage their cash flow and avoid pitfalls in future cash flow projections.

Test scenarios instantly

Run different scenarios and comparisons within the forecasting model. Use scenario modeling to simulate future cash positions and make informed decisions based on accurate cash flow data.

Choose the right cash flow and detect risks early

Monitor deviations automatically and forecast cash flows under stress conditions to identify potential risks early. This helps ensure financial stability and smarter cash management.

Create transparent reports

Generate clear reports for management, executives, and your stakeholders. Strong cash forecasting helps communicate your financial data credibly and supports strategic decisions.

Planning certainty and strategic control

A professional cash flow forecast provides planning security and strengthens financial planning. It combines accounting data with cash flow analysis and supports you in making informed financial decisions at every stage.

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Automated, role-specific Dashboards

Unlock the power of your dataset with the highly interactive custom Power BI dashboards. We offer you automated, role-specific dashboards for analytics that transform raw data into clear and understanding insights for management, finance teams, report creators and investors.

How We Secure Your Liquidity for the Long Term

Our cash flow forecasting models are built to strengthen your liquidity and cash management sustainably. They combine automation, forecasting methods, and proven forecasting tools to deliver reliable cash flow projections for every specific period.

Custom forecasting models for short- and long-term planning, tailored to your business
Built-in logic for receivables, payables, and working capital
Ready-to-use templates for scenario modeling and sensitivity analyses
Automated evaluations for monthly or quarterly cash flow forecasts
Dashboards that forecast cash flows and monitor covenants with alerts for tight buffers
Full documentation, audit trail, and compliance-ready cash forecasting process
Quick updates via Excel spreadsheet or Power BI
Seamless integration with your ERP, CRM, and banking systems for automated data collection

Who We Support with Our Cash Flow Forecasting Tool

Our cash flow forecasting solutions are designed for companies seeking to professionalize financial planning and avoid cash shortages. With dynamic cash flow forecasts, decision-makers can anticipate risks and make actionable strategic moves.

Medium-sized companies with complex financing structures and cash flow management needs
Private equity-backed and founder-led businesses facing growth or volatility challenges
CFOs, controllers, and finance teams responsible for liquidity management
Clients in Germany and the United States supported in bilingual forecasting processes

Process and Project Structure

The duration of each project depends on its individual scope and requirements and therefore cannot be generalized. The timeline below serves as an example to illustrate our approach and provide a better understanding of the typical phases. Your specific project schedule will be predefined together during the initial planning stage. Our cash forecasting process delivers precise cash flow projections and automated dashboards that integrate seamlessly with your financial data. You gain real-time visibility into your company’s cash flows, enabling confident and strategic decisions.

Week 0 to 1:

Initial data collection, system review, and workshop on forecasting methods and KPIs

Week 1 to 6:

Build of the initial model, setup of baseline scenario, and management alignment

Week 6 to 10:

Scenario analysis, variance evaluation, and setup of stress tests

Week 10 to 12:

Dashboard implementation, automation of reporting, training, and handover

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Ready to Take Your Forecasting method to the Next Level?

Whether you are building your cash flow forecast from scratch or optimizing existing forecasting models, now is the right time to professionalize your financial planning. Together, we design a cash flow forecasting model tailored to your company’s needs giving you reliable cash flow projections and the insights to make data-driven decisions.

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Tech-Enabled Implementation of Liquidity Planning Models

Our liquidity planning models are built on proven technologies and fully automated. They connect data sources in real time, enable precise analysis, and create full transparency over your financial position.

Dynamic models in Power BI or Excel, using automated data feeds from your ERP or a data warehouse for maximum efficiency and consistency
Secure access with audit trail and clear version control
Custom dashboards designed for management, executives, and financing partners
Ready-made templates that can be easily updated for upcoming periods

This results in a scalable, automated cash forecasting process that strengthens cash flow management, streamlines financial planning, and supports informed decisions based on real-time insights into future cash inflows and outflows.

The Benefits of Cash Flow Forecasting

The right cash flow forecasting software delivers precise, up-to-date insights into your financial situation. They help you manage your company’s cash flows, minimize risks, and maintain financial resilience. With our intelligent solutions, you gain transparency and control over your company’s liquidity in real time and with high forecasting accuracy.

Accurate forecasting of cash flows and capital requirements for greater planning certainty
Strengthened financial stability through automated analysis
Clear overview of liquidity with up-to-date, relevant key metrics
Early detection of risks for proactive liquidity management

Why Radial?

Big Four–level quality combined with the agility of a data-driven boutique
Leadership by former Big Four consultants, a bilingual team, and a private equity mindset focused on financial forecasting
Data-driven delivery: dashboards, models, and governance you fully control
Proactive communication and a structured forecasting approach ensuring financial results week after week

Ready to Take the Next Step for long-term Forecasting?

You want to build cash flow forecasting models that actually work not just maintain complex spreadsheets? We help you structure your financial data so you can clearly see developments and reliably forecast future cash flows.

Whether for management, investors, or your controlling team with modern tools and a clear data logic, we make liquidity planning simpler, faster, and more resilient. So you can focus on strategic decisions, not formulas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which business models are supported?

Mechanical and plant engineering, SaaS, project-based businesses, e-commerce, consumer and industrial goods, and more.
We adapt all driver logics and KPIs to your specific operational context — for both short-term and mid- to long-term liquidity planning.

Is automatic data integration possible?

Yes. We connect the model directly to your ERP, CRM, and bank data.
All inflows and outflows are automatically updated, giving you a real-time view of your liquidity and potential bottlenecks.

Wouldn’t it be easier to just buy a liquidity planning software?

Off-the-shelf liquidity planning tools are usually not integrated with your ERP environment which often leads to double work and inconsistent data.
We ensure your existing data is used effectively, avoiding additional and recurring software costs.

Can the model monitor covenants?

Yes. We design dashboards that keep all covenants in view and alert you early to potential issues.

Do you offer training and documentation?

Absolutely. We provide comprehensive training and full documentation so you and your team can work independently and confidently.

How is data security ensured?

You host the model within your own environment. Access and controls are secured, and all changes are transparently documented keeping your information safe and your liquidity planning fully auditable at all times.

Do you offer training and support?

Absolutely. We’ll teach you how to use the Power Query Editor, create new dashboards, and tailor them to your needs giving you full control over your reports and dashboard value.

How Should a Liquidity Plan Be Structured?

Define the planning period: Depending on your business model, the plan can be structured daily, weekly, monthly, or over longer timeframes.
Record the opening balance: Document the liquid funds available at the beginning of the period.
Record inflows: Plan expected incoming payments for example, customer receivables, tax refunds, or new financing.
List outflows: Document all expected payments within the period, such as wages, supplier invoices, or operating expenses.
Calculate net liquidity: Subtract outflows from inflows and add the result to your opening balance. This gives you the closing cash position for the selected period.
Evaluate the results: Analyze whether your liquidity is sufficient or if shortfalls are emerging. This allows you to take action early and plan corrective measures.

Focusing solely on cash-effective transactions (not accounting profits) ensures your forecasting model reflects the real cash flows that drive your business. Many small business owners start with simple cash Excel templates, but as complexity grows, cash flow forecasting tools and automation bring better results and efficiency.

Check your forecast regularly ideally on a monthly or quarterly basis to ensure your cash flow projections stay accurate and help you make informed financial decisions at every stage of your financial planning.

What our customers say

Radial has helped us make great strides in our efforts to digitize financial reporting and increase transparency. I look forward to the next steps, in which we will once again be relying on Radial for support.

Thorsten Preiss, DETAX GmbH

From Liquidity Planning to Proactive Cash Flow Management

If you want to build your forecast beyond static numbers and gain true control, we’re your expert partner. Our cash flow forecasting and management tools use machine learning and automated data collection to simulate future cash outflows and inflows, helping you see the benefits of cash flow forecasting and the process of estimating clearly.

With Radial, you can identify potential cash shortages before they arise, improve your cash flow management, and transform your financial planning into a truly actionable system. We help you choose the right cash flow forecasting approach from direct forecasting methods to indirect forecasting methods ensuring reliable cash flow projections and stable financial planning for every scenario.

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