Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Location: Office based, 194 Bath St, Glasgow G2 4HG

Salary: Basic salary £70k-£80k per annum, experience dependant

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Benefits

• Performance related bonus, up to 20% of basic salary
• 27 days annual leave, bank holidays plus two-week Christmas shutdown
• Auto enrolment pension scheme
• Stunning, newly developed city centre office

About Us

Storage Vault is Scotland's leading storage provider with over 15 years of experience serving both domestic and business customers. The company offers a wide range of unit sizes, from small personal spaces to large commercial units, designed to meet individual client needs. Facilities feature 24-hour CCTV, secure entry systems, extended opening hours, indoor climate-controlled ground-floor units, vehicle access to covered loading, and free Wi‑Fi.

Our sister brands Lockup & Covault provide fully furnished offices with inclusive rent and electricity, private parking, and simple one-month notice terms alongside commercial workspace units.

Job Role

The Financial Controller role, reporting to the Managing Director, is a full‑time on‑site role based in our stunning city centre offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing all day‑to‑day accounting operations
• Supporting the MD by creating and developing a robust financial strategy
• Supervising and managing two Management Accountants, providing appropriate support and constructive challenge
• Managing the month‑end close of all group companies within an agreed timeframe, whilst ensuring all legislation and accounting standards are adhered to
• Delivering insightful commentary to non‑finance managers at monthly board meetings
• Driving the financial strategy of the business, critically engaging with other members of the management team to streamline processes and further develop income streams
• Partnering closely with Operations and Sales to improve operational efficiency, maximise margins and drive site performance
• Managing the preparation of the annual financial statements (all trading companies registered in the Isle of Man meaning no requirement for an annual audit); annual financial statements must however be available on demand, if requested by IoM financial conduct authority
• Updating and developing the three‑year rolling forecast to keep the investor fully appraised of changes to both projected EBITDA and cash positions
• Coordinating and managing preparation of the annual budget
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and controls to include bank account access & approval, effective use of Paperless invoice scanning and approval process
• Ensuring all IoM and mainland UK tax filing deadlines are adhered to
• Preparing reports which identify results, trends, and forecasts
• Responsible for financial risk management, working hand in glove with other members of the management team to create risk minimisation plans
• Other ad hoc projects as required

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Must have excellent analytical, numerical, and problem‑solving skills and be able to work to tight but realistic deadlines
• Commercial mindset with the ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insight that will drive business performance
• Solid practical experience gained within a fast‑paced commercial environment
• Successful candidate must be confident leading and developing a finance team and be able to influence people at all levels
• An outgoing personality, effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally are essential in this role
• Must be a driven and motivated individual
• Minimum 5yrs PQE (ACCA, ICAS, CIMA)
• Experience of Sage, ideally Sage 50 desirable, but not essential
• Computer literate with advanced proficiency with MS Excel
• Prior experience in a multi‑site, service‑oriented business environment is beneficial

Application Policy

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