Read Peter's insights in “Working capital: a hidden lever for UK mid-market resilience” - Corporate Vision Magazine.
Proactis CFO Peter delivers expert analysis in Corporate Vision Magazine. He transforms working capital into a strategic advantage for UK mid-market businesses amid economic uncertainty. His pre-budget article explores how intelligent systems and finance-procurement collaboration unlock cash flow and build operational resilience.
Published ahead of Autumn Budget 2025, the piece links directly to announcements like mandatory e-invoicing for VAT by 2029 and extended SME digital reliefs. These drive organisations towards digitised financial processes.
Working capital: From metric to strategic growth driver
Peter positions working capital far beyond an accounting figure. It powers agility and expansion in challenging markets. Fragmented systems and slow processes trap cash but integrated spend management with ERP delivers real-time visibility into commitments and liquidity.
Proactis' Source-to-Pay solutions enable this synergy. They unite procurement and finance to optimise spend control, accelerate payments and enhance cash management without operational disruption.
Peter's post-budget reaction
Peter responds to the Chancellor's announcements:
"The Chancellor’s Budget underscores the critical role of working capital as more than just an accounting metric. It is a strategic asset pivotal to mid-market business resilience and growth. Confirmations of forthcoming mandates such as e-invoicing by 2029, together with continued SME digital investment reliefs, indicate a clear direction towards digitising financial processes and improving cash flow efficiencies.
These measures form part of a broader narrative emphasising integration and operational agility. Businesses that closely integrate spend management with their ERP systems will gain enhanced real-time visibility and control over working capital, facilitating smarter financial decisions and more adaptive responses in a complex economic environment.This evolving landscape requires finance leaders to shift from traditional ledger-focused oversight to collaborative, technology-enabled stewardship of working capital. The synergy between procurement and finance functions, supported by connected technologies, provides a pathway to unlocking hidden value, enhancing cash flow, and fostering a competitive advantage in today’s market dynamics."
This perspective spotlights Proactis' role. Preparing organisations for regulatory changes while driving immediate working capital gains.
Ready to optimise your working capital? Read the full article here and contact Proactis to explore Source-to-Pay integration with your ERP.