🔬 Daily cash flow reports with Google Sheets, Slack & Email for finance teams
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Description
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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🔗 Nodes Used
Send Email, Google Sheets, HTTP Request, Slack, Google Drive, Schedule Trigger
📥 Import
Download workflow.json and import into n8n:
Workflow menu → Import from File