Commit to a Forecast Variance Loop
Create a specific follow-up commitment for improving cash forecast accuracy.
Run a cash forecast variance loop after the next bank-actuals update. A recurring treasury forecast miss where receipts, AP runs, payroll, tax, or debt payments differ from the 13-week cash forecast. When bank actuals are available, I will compare actual cash to forecast by category, identify the top two variance drivers, name the owner for each driver, and update the next forecast assumption before it is distributed. In 2 days, review whether the variance loop happened and whether at least one forecast assumption changed. After Friday bank reconciliation shows actual cash versus the 13-week treasury forecast. When a customer receipt…
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