Abstract:
This study examines the effect of working capital management on firm profitability in
large manufacturing companies in Amhara region. In light of this objective, the study
adopted explanatory research design and quantitative research approach. Additionally,
the study also used purposive sampling technique to select sample. The regression results
using random effect model showed that average collection period, inventory conversion
period and current asset to total asset ratio had statistically significant negative effect on
profitability. The study result also, average payment period had statistically significant
postive effect on profitability of the sampled firms. Contrary to the hypothesis cash
conversion cycle has statistical postive significant effect on profitability. However,
current liabilities to total asset ratio had statistically postive insignificant effect on
profitability. In general, the study concludes that both firm specific and macroeconomic
facto that affects working capital management this effect also affected the profitability in
Amhara region large manufacturing share companies.