16.04.2026
Engineers of Cash: Michael Völkl on the Future of Treasury Management
How Real-Time Data and AI Are Revolutionizing Liquidity Management
Michael Völkl discusses the transformation of treasury management in *Der Treasurer*
In the latest issue of the renowned trade magazine “Der Treasurer,” our Head of Consulting Treasury, Michael Völkl, has published a groundbreaking guest article titled “Engineers of Cash.” The article offers in-depth insights into the evolution of treasury management toward a strategic engineering function.
Michael Völkl argues that modern treasury teams no longer merely perform administrative tasks but actively shape the financial future of companies. This is made possible by the use of real-time data from ERP and TMS systems as well as banks, and through AI-powered simulations. These technologies enable up-to-date, resilient, and precise liquidity management that is individually tailored to each business model.
Michael Völkl argues that modern treasury teams no longer merely perform administrative tasks but actively shape the financial future of companies. This is made possible by the use of real-time data from ERP and TMS systems as well as banks, and through AI-powered simulations. These technologies enable up-to-date, resilient, and precise liquidity management that is individually tailored to each business model.
The main points of the article include:
The Strategic Role of Treasury: Treasury is evolving from a reactive to a proactive, value-creating function.
- Data Integration as the Foundation: Seamless integration of cash-related data is essential for a comprehensive view of liquidity.
- Intelligent liquidity management: AI-based analyses and simulations optimize liquidity planning, reduce risks, and enable more informed decisions.
- Adaptability to business models: Liquidity planning must be flexible and take into account the specific requirements of different industries.
Michael Völkl’s article highlights the importance of technological innovations for an efficient and forward-looking treasury function. He explains how companies can benefit from greater forecast accuracy, better management of currency risks, and optimized financing costs by modernizing their planning processes.
Would you like to explore this topic further? Download the full guest article by Michael Völkl as an exclusive PDF now and learn how to future-proof your treasury.
