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Financial Controller
- Aggregated by CV-Library
- G2, Glasgow, Glasgow City
- Permanent
- Full Time
Job Description
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
• Deliver 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
• Partner 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
• Identify 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
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on “APPLY” today, forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.
No Agencies Please
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
• Deliver 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
• Partner 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
• Identify 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
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on “APPLY” today, forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.
No Agencies Please