Cash flow forecasting has returned to pole position in treasurers' priorities, signalling a renewed focus on visibility amidst economic uncertainty. The latest EACT survey reveals that whilst many have invested heavily in automation, the perceived value of the next digitisation phase remains unclear for numerous organisations.

This chapter dissects the survey findings across cash management, working capital optimisation, technology infrastructure, and talent challenges. Treasurers are confronting fragmented systems, budget constraints, and the persistent gap between ambition and execution. The analysis explores why process standardisation remains the biggest obstacle to centralisation, and how real-time capabilities are shifting from aspiration to operational necessity.

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