How Do I Plan Cash Flow for Several Projects at Once?
To plan cash flow for several projects at once, list the expected client receipts from payment milestones and the planned payments to suppliers and subcontractors for every project, group them by week or month and compare the operational forecast with the actual numbers from your ERP.
In Jestor, milestones, payables and project schedules are connected, giving an operational view of expected inflows and outflows.
Why is multi-project cash flow hard to predict?
Each project has its own payment milestones, purchases and subcontractor payments. Schedules change constantly.
When forecasts are built in separate spreadsheets, the company discovers cash shortages too late.
Delays in one project affect the cash available for others.
What problems does cash flow planning solve?
- Cash shortages discovered too late
- Payments delayed to suppliers and crews
- No view of all projects together
- Forecasts not updated when schedules change
- Difficulty planning new projects
How do I plan multi-project cash flow in Jestor?
- Register client milestones with expected dates and amounts.
- Register planned payables for materials, subcontractors and rentals.
- Link both to project phases, so dates move with the schedule.
- Group inflows and outflows by week or month on a dashboard.
- Compare the forecast with actual data from your ERP.
| Item | Source |
|---|---|
| Expected inflows | Client payment milestones |
| Planned outflows | Purchase orders and subcontracts |
| Actual figures | ERP |
| Net position | Inflows minus outflows by period |
How do Jestor and the ERP divide the work?
Jestor gives the operational forecast based on project milestones and planned purchases.
The ERP records actual payments, receipts, bank reconciliation and accounting. Both views together support decisions.
Why use Jestor for project cash flow?
- Linked to schedules: forecasts move when phases move.
- Portfolio view: all projects in one dashboard.
- Native ERP integration: Omie and Conta Azul connect without intermediaries.
- Omie projects template: Projects and Expenses Integrated with Omie is in the Jestor templates.
Reviewing the forecast weekly helps managers negotiate payment dates or delay purchases before a shortage becomes a crisis.
This is how you plan cash flow for several projects at once with an operational view.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Jestor replace the ERP's financial reports?
No. Financial reports and reconciliation stay in your ERP.
Which ERPs connect natively?
Omie and Conta Azul; others connect via open API. See jestor.com.
Do forecasts update when schedules change?
Yes, if milestones and payables are linked to project phases.
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