Part 6: Daily and Weekly Cash Forecasting using Oracle Cloud EPM!
By David Pabst, Solution Architect and Oracle Ace Pro
Oracle’s Predictive Cash Forecasting module is a new addition to the Oracle Cloud EPM suite, designed to help organizations anticipate and manage cash using drivers, AI, and trends in a quickly configured forecasting application.
This module is built to monitor daily or weekly cash levels by pulling in all sources and uses of cash from your operational systems—including receivables, payables, inventory changes, banking data, and orders. It gives finance and treasury professionals an integrated, real-time view of cash activity, helping them move beyond reactive reporting and into proactive liquidity management.
This wizard-based, standalone application gives the Treasury self-service environment to build and manage forecasts without needing technical intervention. It leverages machine learning (Oracle's AutoPredict feature) to forecast future cash flows and IPM Insights to identify anomalies in cash trends. Users can tailor their forecasting approach using a mix of automated predictions, trends, and drivers, or combine them all for a hybrid approach. By automating and enhancing cash flow prediction, this tool empowers Treasurers to make informed, data-driven decisions that reduce idle cash, avoid unnecessary borrowing, and improve overall liquidity strategy.
If you're using Oracle Cloud Fusion ERP, Oracle simplifies implementation by offering prebuilt integrations to key subledgers like Orders, Inventory, AR, AP, and Cash Management. These ready-made connectors reduce time and complexity significantly.
For those on non-Oracle ERP systems, Oracle publishes over 30 integration specifications—covering transactional, master, and historical data—enabling seamless connectivity across any system landscape.
Forecast every aspect of your cash levels at the daily or weekly level. This is showing a summary dashboard of cash levels from a geo/legal entity perspective.
What Is Predictive Cash Forecasting?
Predictive Cash Forecasting is a dedicated, out-of-the-box application that provides short-term liquidity forecasting by analyzing cash inflows and outflows across business systems. It offers daily, weekly, or monthly forecasts using a range of methodologies and flags anomalies that could signal risks.
Its biggest strength is flexibility: Treasurers can define different methodologies per cash flow component:
AutoPredict – Machine learning models trained on your historical data
Historical Trends – Traditional methods for predictable patterns
Driver-Based Forecasting – Tied to operational metrics
Hybrid Models – Combine multiple methods for better precision
One of the killer features of Oracle Cloud EPM's PCF is the choice of forecasting methodology that can vary across time periods. And, you can see what each driver is doing and choose the one that makes the most sense.
Key Features of Predictive Cash Forecasting
1. AI-Driven Forecasting
AutoPredict uses machine learning to model future cash flows based on historical data.
IPM Insights detects anomalies—like timing shifts, spikes, or dips—early.
2. Forecasting Flexibility
Apply different methods per cash component: historical trends, drivers, or AI.
Use Smart Drivers to tie forecasts to operational metrics like revenue, headcount, or inventory.
Blend methods into hybrid models for greater accuracy.
3. Transaction-Level Precision
Pull live data from AR, AP, Orders, Replenishment, and Cash Management systems.
Forecast at a daily, weekly, or monthly level using real-time business inputs.
4. Scenario Planning
Simulate delayed collections, early payments, or macroeconomic shifts.
Leverage built-in templates to evaluate liquidity under best- and worst-case conditions.
5. Dashboards and Monitoring
Visualize cash burn, funding gaps, and variance to plan vs. actual.
Adjust forecasts and strategies in real-time with dynamic dashboards.
6. Seamless Integration
Use prebuilt connectors for Oracle Cloud Fusion ERP.
For other systems, tap into Oracle’s library of 30+ published data specs for fast connectivity (albeit it might take some work to build ~30 extracts from your systems 😊)
An example of parameter-based, daily cash flow forecast, with the sources/uses of cash that foot to a cash position.
For the CFO: Why use Predictive Cash Forecasting?
Real-Time Visibility: See forecasted cash positions daily or weekly, automatically refreshed from live business activity.
Precision Forecasting: Use transaction-level AR, AP, Orders, and Replenishment data to model cash sources.
Smarter, Adaptive Models: Improve accuracy with AutoPredict, Smart Drivers, and trends that respond to changing conditions.
Fast to Deploy, Easy to Integrate: Prebuilt Oracle ERP connectors and 30+ specs for non-Oracle systems accelerate time-to-value.
By integrating ~30 sources and uses of cash into the application, you can get early warning if a large payment or receipt will cause an issue and allow your Treasury team to react.
How Does It Work?
1. Configure Quickly - Set up cash categories, data sources, and forecast rules using Oracle’s guided wizard.
2. Connect to Your Systems - Automatically pull data from Oracle subledgers or integrate any ERP using Oracle’s prebuilt specs.
3. Choose Forecasting Logic - Assign trends, Smart Drivers, or AutoPredict per cash flow item—or mix methods.
4. Simulate and Analyze - Run liquidity scenarios, identify risks, and visualize performance against targets.
5. Monitor and Adapt - Track key metrics daily or weekly. Refine assumptions and update forecasts as needed.
Is This Module Right for You?
Predictive Cash Forecasting is a fit for organizations that:
Require daily or weekly cash forecasting
Need to combine multiple forecast methods in one system
Use Oracle Fusion ERP or want a low-friction path for ERP integration
Value machine learning, anomaly detection, and automation
Want a Treasury-owned solution that minimizes reliance on IT
Are ready to move beyond spreadsheets and static models
Conclusion
Oracle Cloud EPM Predictive Cash Forecasting transforms how organizations manage liquidity. It’s more than just another forecast model—it’s an operational command center for short-term financial health. By combining AutoPredict, Smart Drivers, IPM Insights, and a rich library of integrations, Oracle empowers Treasury teams to act faster, forecast more accurately, and stay ahead of risk. Whether you're a Fusion ERP customer or integrating with another system, Oracle gives you the tools to take control of your cash. Next up, articles on Oracle Cloud EPM Strategic Workforce Planning and Oracle Cloud EPM Sales Planning!