Why Cash Forecasting Is Part Science, Part Art and Always Changing

Cash forecasting has transformed dramatically as treasury has moved from manual processes and spreadsheets to automation, APIs and AI.

But for Kim Kelly-Lippert, accurate forecasting still depends on something technology cannot replace: business understanding, strong relationships and human judgement.

Kim Kelly-Lippert is Manager, Treasury Operations at American Honda Motor Company, Inc. In this episode, she shares her perspective on cash forecasting, treasury leadership, technology, team development and the importance of building strong relationships across the business.

Kim joins the show to discuss how treasury continues to evolve and why professionals need to evolve with it. She explains why cash forecasting is both a science and an art, combining technology, historical trends and analytics with business knowledge, context and experience.

The conversation explores the transition from technical treasury expertise into leadership, developing high-performing teams, mentoring future treasury professionals and building valuable internal and external relationships. Kim also shares her perspective on automation and AI, including why treasury professionals should remain curious, keep learning and embrace the technologies changing the profession.

What We Cover in This Episode:

• Why cash forecasting is part science, part art and constantly changing.
• How technology, historical data and business context combine to improve forecasting.
• Why forecasting should be viewed as a business process, not only a treasury process.
• The shift from technical treasury expertise to leadership and setting direction.
• Why relationships, networks, mentors and sponsors matter throughout a treasury career.
• Building strong treasury teams through technical capability, people skills and character.
• How automation, real-time payments and AI are changing treasury.
• Why staying nimble, curious and open to change is essential for long-term growth.

You can connect with Kim Kelly-Lippert on LinkedIn.

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