The Bright Brewery Group is on the hunt for a high-performing Finance & Administration Lead.

Purpose of Role

The Finance & Administration Lead is responsible for leading the Bright Brewery Group Business Services team, ensuring accurate financial management, reporting, compliance and administration across the business. The role oversees financial operations, forecasting, statutory reporting, payroll, HR administration systems and business-wide administrative processes, while driving system improvement and ensuring effective information flow across departments.

The Role

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this is a full-time role based at our Head Office in Bright, VIC, combining a genuine work–life balance with the lifestyle benefits of a spectacular alpine location.

Background

The Bright Brewery Group is a proudly independent, family-owned business based in beautiful Bright, Victoria. We’ve been crafting exceptional experiences for 18 years across our brewery, pub, hotel, and expanding wholesale network. Our core values – Authenticity, Active Lifestyles, Inclusivity, and Sustainability – are the foundation of everything we do. If you share these values, we’d love to hear from you.

Bright Brewery has built a reputation for high-quality beer and great customer service culminating in three gold medals at the Victorian Tourism Awards. We have a very strong values-based approach to managing the business.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Management
Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance
Systems & Process Management
Payroll & Human Resources Administration
Team Leadership & Development
Debtor, Creditor & Cash Management
General Administration & Business Support
Compliance, Risk & Safety

SKILLS REQUIRED

Experience leading a finance or administration team (or equivalent)
Strong understanding of financial management, budgeting and reporting
Experience with administration systems and process management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and process-driven mindset
Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
Experience with finance and business systems (payroll, POS, inventory, reporting)
Strong communication skills and professional phone manner
Ability to act ethically and with integrity at all times
Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business systems

Highly Desirable:
Experience with integrated business systems (time & attendance, payroll, POS, e-commerce
Post-secondary education in finance, accounting or related field

Desirable:
Experience in a senior finance role within hospitality or manufacturing
Ability to contribute to a positive and engaging workplace culture

WHAT WE OFFER

Remuneration aligned to experience and responsibility
The opportunity to secure a position with one of Australia’s pioneering independent craft breweries
Green Transport bonus
Subsidised active lifestyle benefits
Regular staff social events and gatherings
Accrual of Brewery points for hours worked to spend in-venue
Training and development opportunities
Genuine work-life balance 

TO APPLY

Download the full Position Description here.
Apply now by sending your resume and cover letter to finance@brightbrewery.com.au