- High Performance Rowing
- Coaching
- Triathlons
- Personal Development
- Photography
- Chess
Henry Cross
Nottingham,UK
Summary
Analytical Part-Qualified ACCA professional with experience as a Credit Controller managing high-value luxury portfolios and reducing aged debt. Expertise in financial theory, commercial acumen, and full-cycle ledger reconciliation. National-level rower demonstrating discipline and leadership. Seeking to advance within Corporate Finance in London.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Credit Controller
Lithia UK
Nottingham
09.2024 - Current
- Exceptional Debt Reduction: Audited, restructured, and successfully resolved complex, historically stagnant accounts, dramatically reducing total franchise debt from over £500,000 to less than £75,000 in less than 4 months.
- Target-Driven Performance: Consistently met and exceeded monthly cash collection KPIs by implementing structured escalation procedures, securing vital cash flow across multiple commercial retail hubs.
- Portfolio Management: Managed company's highest-value luxury dealership portfolios, including Ferrari, Aston Martin, Porsche, and McLaren, following rapid promotion through credit control team.
- Cross-Functional Value: Streamlined internal communication between regional dealerships and central corporate finance team by absorbing additional responsibilities outside standard remit.
Finance Assistant
Nineteen47
Nottingham
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Accounts Receivable & Payable: Efficiently processed high-volume supplier invoices using Xero accounting software, managed client billing schedules, and executed account reconciliations to ensure ledger accuracy.
- Cash Flow Optimisation: Monitored daily bank transactions and identified ledger discrepancies early, directly protecting company cash flow and mitigating operational financial risk.
- Assisted senior management in preparing weekly and monthly financial reports, facilitating informed corporate decision making.
- Supported corporate finance team in managing daily accounting functions for urban planning and design consultancy, ensuring smooth operations.
Rowing Coach
Loreto Kirribilli
Sydney
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Coached and managed diverse group of student-athletes across multiple age groups, designing and executing daily training sessions on land and water to enhance skill development.
- Used performance data and video analysis to track athlete progression, improve rowing technique, and make effective selection decisions throughout the season.
- Contributed as part of the coaching team to the technical and tactical preparation that resulted in the school winning the overall medal tally at the GPS Head of the River regatta for the first time in 8 years.
- Collaborated with athletic directors, parents, and fellow coaches to ensure smooth and safe program operations aligned with seasonal goals.
Education
MSc - Accounting, Finance and Strategic Investment
Newcastle University
UKBA (Hons) - History
Nottingham Trent University
UKACCA Qualification | In Progress
Skills
- Aged Debt Reduction
- Accounts receivable
- Account Reconciliation
- Ledger Management
- Portfolio management
- Financial reporting
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Performance-driven
- Problem solving
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Team Leadership
- Decision-Making confidence
- Decision-Making confidence
Accomplishments
- Senior Representative and Social Media Officer of Nottingham Rowing Club 25/26 Season
- Men’s Captain of Nottingham Trent University Rowing Club in my final year
- Secured multiple wins and medals at both national and international regattas throughout my athletic career, including racing at Henley Royal Regatta 5 times.
Interests
Timeline
Credit Controller
Lithia UK
09.2024 - Current
Finance Assistant
Nineteen47
05.2024 - 09.2024
Rowing Coach
Loreto Kirribilli
10.2023 - 03.2024
MSc - Accounting, Finance and Strategic Investment
Newcastle University
BA (Hons) - History
Nottingham Trent University
ACCA Qualification | In Progress