Cash Conversion Cycle: The CFO’s Guide to Liquidity and Agility

Contributor:
Corey York | Senior Manager, CFO Advisory

In the final episode of the Working Capital Optimization series, hosts Mike Piotrowski and Corey York explain how cash management acts as a strategic lens for CFOs. They explain how the cash conversion cycle (triple C) reveals where cash is trapped in a business and can help unlock significant liquidity without raising equity, taking on debt or cutting headcount.

Through practical examples, benchmarking and a five-step framework, the episode guides listeners on diagnosing cash flow bottlenecks and implementing cross-functional improvements for lasting financial agility

Listen to learn more about:

  • What the cash conversion cycle is and why it matters 
  • How triple C reveals where cash is trapped across receivables, inventory, and payables 
  • Benchmarking triple C performance
  • Trade-offs and mitigation strategies for improving accounts receivable (AR), inventory and payables 
  • How to operationalize triple C across the organization for competitive advantage

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December 17, 2025

11:49

Speakers: Mike Piotrowski

Learn how to turn accounts payable from a cost center into a strategic advantage to improve cash flow and boost working capital efficiency.