VIRTUAL Lunch and Learn:
Enhancing Cash Flow Forecasting Through Transaction Categorization and the Use of AI/ML

Ed Barrie
Chief Product Officer
Treasury4

Webinar Details

Date and Time:

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 from noon ET

Duration:

Sixty (60) Minutes

This webinar is open to members and non-members. This session is complimentary to members as a benefit of PAFP membership. There is a $35.00 registration fee for non-members.

Session Description

Accurate cash flow forecasting remains one of the toughest challenges for corporate treasury. In this session, Ed Barrie, Chief Product Officer at Treasury4, will explore how transaction categorization and AI/ML techniques can significantly improve forecast accuracy. Attendees will gain practical insights into how advanced data strategies can transform forecasting from a reactive process into a forward-looking strategic tool.

Key Takeaways

• Why transaction categorization is foundational for more accurate forecasts
• How AI/ML can enhance forecast precision and reduce manual effort
• Practical examples of applying AI-driven forecasting in treasury
• Steps to begin integrating these approaches into your own cash management process

Speaker Bio

Ed Barrie

Ed Barrie is the Treasurer and Chief Product Officer at Treasury4, where he brings a rare blend of operational treasury expertise and product innovation. As a co-founder, Ed leads the design of intelligent tools that solve visibility, risk, and forecasting challenges for modern finance teams.

Prior to Treasury4, Ed served as Head of Treasury at Tableau Software, where he built a global treasury function from the ground up and supported its acquisition by Salesforce. He has also held treasury and finance leadership roles at Microsoft, giving him a deep understanding of both enterprise-scale operations and high-growth technology environments.

Ed is passionate about applying automation and structured data to modernize treasury infrastructure. At Treasury4, he helps finance leaders move faster, act smarter, and gain clarity through purpose-built solutions that reflect real-world complexity.