Beginner

Working capital analysis: drivers and cash conversion cycle

Analyzes working capital changes and cash conversion cycle drivers, producing actionable insights. Useful for CFOs and operations leaders.

Analyze working capital for {company_name} for {period}.

Inputs:
- AR, AP, inventory balances (current/prior): {wc_balances}
- Revenue/COGS or purchases: {rev_cogs}
- DSO/DPO/DIO historical (optional): {historical_wc_metrics}
- Operational context: {operational_context}

Output:
1) Working capital bridge (what changed and why).
2) DSO/DPO/DIO and cash conversion cycle calculation.
3) Driver analysis (collections, billing, payment terms, inventory turns).
4) Action list with estimated cash impact and owners.

Keep it quantified and practical.

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