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An Introduction to Supply Chain Finance - Payables Finance
Unlock the potential of Payables Finance – a strategic tool to boost liquidity, strengthen supplier relationships, and drive supply chain resilience.
This course explains what Payables Finance is, how it works, and what it takes to implement a successful, scalable program. You’ll explore its key components, legal structure, and benefits for both buyers and suppliers.
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Course details
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2 modules
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25 minutes of video
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1 final test
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1 downloadable course transcript
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1 certificate of completion
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Are you overlooking the strategic value of Payables Finance in your working capital strategy? If so, you may be leaving liquidity, supplier loyalty, and competitive advantage on the table.
Many businesses see Payables Finance as a technical tool - but when implemented right, it becomes a powerful lever for cash flow optimization and supply chain resilience.
In this engaging eLearning course, you'll learn how Payables Finance works, why it benefits both buyers and suppliers, and what it takes to design and scale a successful program.
From legal structures and fee calculations to onboarding strategies and communication best practices - this course gives you the clarity and confidence to lead with impact.
Whether you're in finance, procurement, or treasury, this course will equip you to turn Payables Finance into a true win-win.
Learning objectives
- Define Payables Finance and explain how it fits within the broader Supply Chain Finance ecosystem.
- Understand how Payables Finance works — including the flow of invoices, early payment, and settlement between suppliers, buyers, funders, and platforms.
- Calculate the discount fee and identify the key components: base rate, credit spread, and tenor.
- Compare benefits for both buyers and suppliers — across financial and non-financial dimensions.
- Explain the legal and operational structure that enables Payables Finance to remain off-balance sheet.
- Recognize key success factors — including buyer credit quality, automation, onboarding strategy, and supplier communication.
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Professional Certifications
Working Capital Hub Certificate of Completion
Working Capital Hub awards learners upon completion of course and final exam with a certificate of completion.
The certificate is personal and linked to your unique email account.
- Complete all videos and chapter quizzes.
- Complete the final exam within 1 year from completing the course.
- Score 80% or higher on final exam.
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Alexander Flach
Alexander Flach is a seasoned expert in working capital and supply chain management. He has close to two decades of hands-on experience across diverse industries. He holds an MBA from the Stockholm School of Economics and is a certified Lean and Six Sigma practitioner.
Alexander’s career is distinguished by his ability to connect strategic vision with operational execution. From designing high-impact operational frameworks to streamlining day-to-day processes, he excels at bridging the gap between finance and operations.
Known for his hands-on approach, Alexander has collaborated with both C-suite executives and factory floor teams, driving significant improvements in cash flow, revenue growth, and cost efficiency for global industrial organizations.
His passion for continuous improvement, combined with his extensive industry expertise, positions him as a trusted advisor and educator in the field of working capital strategy and execution.
Today, Alexander channels his expertise through his advisory business while sharing valuable insights and offering curated online courses via his platforms, Working Capital Hub and My Academy Hub.
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