

Working Capital is the heartbeat of business?
Working Capital is an unavoidable part of running a business It must be optimised to ensure cash flows smoothly to support growth.
For over 35 years Niall has worked with organisations around the world to unlock the excess cash trapped in Working Capital, which is the fuel that drives true business agility and growth. As a specialist at PwC, Niall brought deep technical expertise to help leaders diagnose the root causes of trapped cash and design, plan, and deliver targeted solutions that address the people, culture, process, systems, and policies to optimise Working Capital performance.
Liquintel’s clients achieve measurable, lasting reductions in Working Capital, which deliver:
- Enhanced cash flow and increased headroom, enabling more certain liquidity and sharper cash forecasting
- Cash release to pay down long-term borrowings and invest for growth
- Improved enterprise metrics, including stronger Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) and Free Cash Flow, to bolster shareholder confidence
- Increased capacity to fund future dividends
The impact extends well beyond the Balance Sheet. Clients routinely benefit from improved Profit & Loss performance through:
- Reduced bad debt charges
- Lower inventory write-offs
- Streamlined overheads and efficiency savings
- Lower interest costs or increased interest income
If you’re looking to unlock cash tied up in Working Capital in a way that delivers immediate returns and sustained transformation, We’re here to help you make it happen.
We focus on three key areas of Operating Working Capital

Receivables
- Trade Receivables
- Unbilled Revenue
- Deferred Revenue (Liability)
Key Performance Drivers
- Credit Risk Management
- Customer Payment Terms
- Accurate & Timely Billing
- Dispute Management
- Prompt Payment
- Cash Culture

Payables
- Trade Payables
- Accrued payables
- Supplier Prepayments (Asset)
Key Performance Drivers
- Supplier Payment Terms
- Master Data Accuracy
- Terms Compliance Controls
- Early Payments
- Duplicate Payments
- Payment Frequency

Inventory
- Raw Materials
- Work In Progress
- Finished Goods
- Spare Parts
Key Performance Drivers
- Inventory Strategy (MTO or MTS)
- Procurement Strategy & Alignment
- Supplier Performance & MOQs/EOQs
- Forecast Accuracy
- Lead Times (Manufacture, Delivery etc)