Finance Controller – Cash Flow Forecasting & Interco Lead

Howett-Thorpe Recruitment Consultants Limited; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Finance transformation project

International multi-entity exposure

Employee discount programme

Job summary

Howett-Thorpe Recruitment Consultants Limited is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead a focused finance transformation project within a complex multi-entity environment. The role emphasizes building robust cash-flow forecasting, strengthening balance-sheet reconciliation, and improving intercompany recharge processes.

The successful candidate will be technically strong, hands-on, and capable of delivering sustainable improvements while partnering with senior stakeholders across

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent experience
• Financial Controller level experience
• Strong balance-sheet management experience
• Proven cash-flow forecasting experience
• Intercompany accounting and group recharge knowledge
• Experience with multi-entity international environments
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of critical finance improvement projects.
• Develop and implement a detailed cash-flow forecasting model from the ground up.
• Establish a clear balance-sheet reconciliation framework across the organisation.
• Strengthen intercompany balance reconciliation processes and ensure settlements.
• Develop reporting providing visibility over cash, liquidity and working-capital movements.
• Review and improve balance-sheet accounts and reconcile items.
• Support month-end close and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Collaborate with treasury, FX, and multi-currency accounting teams.
• Identify control weaknesses and implement practical improvements.
• Document new processes to maintain improvements post-assignment.

Skills

Cash-flow forecasting

Balance sheet reconciliation

Intercompany accounting

Financial control

Excel modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Howett-Thorpe Recruitment Consultants Limited is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead a focused finance transformation project within a complex multi-entity environment. The role emphasizes building robust cash-flow forecasting, strengthening balance-sheet reconciliation, and improving intercompany recharge processes.

The successful candidate will be technically strong, hands-on, and capable of delivering sustainable improvements while partnering with senior stakeholders across