Corporate Treasury 101

Episode 285: Operational Excellence through Cash Management with Alexander Fleischmann


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In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101, we explore how treasury teams can improve their operations by focusing on practical steps in cash forecasting, in-house banking, and treasury reporting. Our guest, Alexander Fleischmann, Market Development Executive at Nomentia, shares examples from companies like Lufthansa, GLS Logistics, and Eaton Corporation to explain how treasury departments can solve real challenges using the right tools and strategies. From building cash visibility to managing internal bank structures, the episode highlights the importance of agility and structured planning in a changing financial landscape.

Alexander brings over 15 years of experience helping companies improve their treasury operations. He explains how to start small, make quick wins, and build scalable solutions over time. We discuss why forecasting remains a top priority, how historical data plays a key role in accurate planning, and what makes reporting more useful and accessible to teams. Whether you’re new to treasury systems or looking to optimize your existing setup, this episode offers practical advice and real examples from leading organizations.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode
  • Why cash flow forecasting remains a top priority for treasurers and CFOs
  • How Lufthansa rebuilt its forecasting system in just 6 working days during the pandemic
  • Why starting small helps with treasury transformation
  • What an in-house bank is and how it saves on intercompany payment costs
  • How GLS Logistics started implementing in-house banking from the ground up
  • How Eaton Corporation manages bank accounts and user permissions with clear dashboards
  • What a data cube is and how it supports treasury reporting
  • The importance of using the tools you already know, like Excel and Power BI
  • Why having the right data matters more than new technology hype

Episode Breakdown & Timestamps

 [00:00] – Introduction and AFP partnership ($100 off CTP certification)

[01:35] – Meet Alexander Fleischmann and an overview of today’s discussion

[02:52] – Why liquidity and forecasting matter more than ever

[05:26] – Lufthansa case: how they changed their forecast model in six days

[09:19] – Importance of being flexible in difficult times

[11:10] – How Nomentia supports team development and talent retention

[15:37] – When and how forecasting tools can be used properly

[20:50] – In-house banks: what they are and how they reduce costs

[25:46] – GLS Logistics: building internal systems step by step

[30:17] – Benefits of using separate tools for different needs

[33:53] – How to plan and prioritize treasury transformation

[37:16] – What is Microsoft Azure, and why does Nomentia use it

[42:03] – Moving away from pie charts and improving reporting

[44:40] – Eaton Corporation: reporting and permission workflows

[49:56] – Using Excel and Power BI without being an expert

[53:16] – How to use reporting tools for forecasting and exposure tracking

[56:36] – Why some companies start with reporting and later move to full solutions

[58:54] – Final thoughts and advice from Alexander

[1:00:15] – Where to learn more about Nomentia

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  • Website: https://www.nomentia.com

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