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
No Agencies Please
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