Overview
Manual forecasting still dominates the treasury world — and for many, it almost works. But whether you’re stuck chasing spreadsheet updates or relying on backward-looking averages, the cost is the same: lost time, limited insight, and missed opportunities.
This playbook is designed to help treasury teams of all sizes take stock, spot inefficiencies, and move toward a more strategic, structured forecasting setup — one step at a time. It’s not about overhauling everything. It’s about building confidence and clarity into your forecasting process so it becomes a tool for decision-making, not just reporting.
What you'll learn
Common traps treasury teams fall into
A side-by-side comparison of manual vs structured forecasting
How to run your own internal forecasting health check
Realistic, team-friendly steps to pilot a better process
What changes — for your time, team, and decisions — when forecasting becomes strategic
Why it matters
Forecasting isn’t just a finance task — it’s a real-time decision engine. Done well, it helps treasury teams allocate cash with confidence, inform board-level planning, and prepare for what’s next.
This playbook gives you a foundation to get there, starting with the systems you already use.
Bonus
We offer a free Forecasting Health Check to help you benchmark your current process, identify friction, and spot quick wins.No selling, no slide decks. Just clarity.
of finance leaders say their forecasts are frequently outdated by the time they’re finalized.→ FSN Future of Financial Reporting Survey
forecast variance is common in manual models, especially in multi-entity or seasonal businesses
of treasurers say they feel “very confident” in the accuracy of their short-term cash forecasts.
manual processes dominate forecasting, with most time spent gathering and preparing data. → GTreasury
