Mastt's Cash Flow feature lets you track project financial flows, manage budget performance over time, customize your cash flow display, export financial data, and control period access, all for accurate project cost tracking.
Before you start
Ensure you have existing contracts and forecasts configured in the Cost Module.
Open Cash Flow
- Navigate to your project dashboard.
- Click Cost Module in the left navigation bar.
- Select Cash Flow from the cost module menu.
Configure view settings
- Click the Settings button (cog icon) in the upper right corner of the cash flow page.
- Adjust the settings in the table below.
- Adjust Decimal Places and Denomination settings for your reporting requirements.
| Setting | What it does |
|---|---|
| Chart | Toggle on or off to show or hide the visual chart display. |
| Table | Toggle on or off to control table visibility. |
| Budget Cash Flow Entry | Toggle ON to enable budget-level cash flow entry. When OFF, you can enter cash flow at the object level (contracts, forecasts, risks). See How to Edit Budget and Object Level Cash Flow for detailed instructions. |
| Target and Baseline | Select your preferred display format: Line and Bar to show target and baseline data, or None to hide this information. |
| Cumulative Overlay | Toggle on or off to show cumulative values. You can also toggle Cumulative next to the range selector to show data from project start or range start. |
| Schedule | Toggle the schedule display as needed. |
Set up your target and baseline
Use Target to record your goal values and Baseline to capture your original forecast. Both are configured the same way.
- In the Settings panel, locate Target or Baseline and select your preferred display format: Line or Bar.
- On your cash flow table, click the Action button next to your target or baseline.
- Select Edit Target Cash Flow or Edit Baseline Cash Flow.
- Enter your values for each period.
- Click Confirm to save and display it on your cash flow chart.
Set date ranges
- Click the blue Range selector icon in the upper left corner of the cash flow page.
- Choose from the preset ranges.
| Preset | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Today | Current date focus |
| Calendar Year | Current calendar year |
| Previous FY | Previous fiscal year |
| Current FY | Current fiscal year |
| Next FY | Next fiscal year |
| All Data | Complete project timeline |
Manage column display
Use the Customize options to tailor your cash flow table, or hover over any column header to access column settings.
| Option | What it does |
|---|---|
| Pin Columns | Keep important columns visible while scrolling |
| Sort Data | organize information by column values |
| Filter Information | Narrow down displayed data |
| Show/Hide Columns | Customize which columns appear |
| Adjust Column Width | Resize columns for better visibility |
| Reset | Restore default settings |
| Expand/Collapse All | Expand or collapse all sections |
Use the chart legend
- Review the color-coded legends displayed on your cash flow chart.
- Click any legend item to show or hide its associated data.
- Use legend filtering to focus on specific cash flow categories for clearer analysis.
Close and reopen periods
Warning: Closed months can only be reopened by an Administrator. Payments in closed months can only be deleted or edited by an Administrator.
- Locate the period you want to manage in the cash flow display.
- Click Close Off on the period to lock it.
- Select Yes to confirm the period closure.
- Use Re-open to unlock a previously closed period when needed (can only be reopened by a Project Admin or Workspace Admin).
Tip: Only administrators can close and reopen periods. Ensure all payments are recorded before closing a period, as this locks the data from further edits. Closed periods maintain data integrity for financial reporting.
Export cash flow data
- Click the Export icon on the left side of the cash flow page.
- Choose your export option.
| Option | What it exports |
|---|---|
| Current View | Data with all applied filters |
| All Data | The complete dataset regardless of filters |
Generate cash flow reports
- Click the Create Report icon in the upper right corner of your cash flow page.
- The system automatically produces a detailed cash flow report within the dashboard. Customize as needed.
Troubleshooting and FAQs
What if cash flow data is not displaying in the chart or table?
Check that you have budget-level or object-level cash flow configured (see How to Edit Budget and Object Level Cash Flow). Also verify that your date range includes periods with actual cash flow data.
Why can I not reopen a period?
Only administrators can reopen cash flow periods. Check your user permissions or contact your project administrator.
What if my export shows incomplete data?
If using "Current View" export, check your applied filters. Switch to "All Data" export option to capture the complete dataset regardless of current display filters.
Need help?
Contact Mastt Support for additional assistance with cash flow management.