When profit is rising but cash is tight, the answer is rarely one number. It sits across receivables, payables and stock.
- Map how long cash is tied up in receivables, inventory and payables, as one cycle.
- Find the customers, products and terms that absorb the most working capital.
- Agree owned actions with dates, not a list of observations.
- Track the cycle monthly on a dashboard the finance team can run.
If this is a decision in front of you, a senior partner can talk it through with you in a confidential first conversation.