Daily Cash Flow Reports with Google Sheets, Slack & Email for Finance Teams

Simplify financial oversight with this automated n8n workflow. Triggered daily, it fetches cash flow and expense data from a Google Sheet, analyzes inflows and outflows, validates records, and generates a comprehensive daily report. The workflow sends multi-channel notifications via email and Slack, ensuring finance professionals stay updated with real-time financial insights. 💸📧

Key Features
Daily automation keeps cash flow tracking current.
Analyzes inflows and outflows for actionable insights.
Multi-channel alerts enhance team visibility.
Logs maintain a detailed record in Google Sheets.

Workflow Process
The Every Day node triggers a daily check at a set time.
Get Cash Flow Data** retrieves financial data from a Google Sheet.
Analyze Inflows & Outflows** processes the data to identify trends and totals.
Validate Records** ensures all entries are complete and accurate.
If records are valid, it branches to:
Sends Email Daily Report to finance team members.
Send Slack Alert to notify the team instantly.
Logs to Sheet** appends the summary data to a Google Sheet for tracking.

Setup Instructions
Import the workflow into n8n and configure Google Sheets OAuth2 for data access.
Set the daily trigger time (e.g., 9:00 AM IST) in the "Every Day" node.
Test the workflow by adding sample cash flow data and verifying reports.
Adjust analysis parameters as needed for specific financial metrics.

Prerequisites
Google Sheets OAuth2 credentials
Gmail API Key for email reports
Slack Bot Token (with chat:write permissions)
Structured financial data in a Google Sheet

Google Sheet Structure:
Create a sheet with columns:
Date
Cash Inflow
Cash Outflow
Category
Notes
Updated At

Modification Options
Customize the "Analyze Inflows & Outflows" node to include custom financial ratios.
Adjust the "Validate Records" filter to flag anomalies or missing data.
Modify email and Slack templates with branded formatting.
Integrate with accounting tools (e.g., Xero) for live data feeds.
Set different trigger times to align with your financial review schedule.

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