Working capital indicates how readily organizations can withstand disruptions and uncertainty, such as economic downturns, inflation, and recession. Teams with a strong cash management culture are well positioned to meet those sudden challenges, according to EY research. The current macroeconomic environment requires finance teams to take a deeper dive into working capital to mitigate near-term liquidity risk and position their balance sheets for long-term growth opportunities. Confident decision-making based on accurate data is especially critical during inflationary periods when costs fluctuate unexpectedly.