Finance and Administration Lead (Bright)

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 solid 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 perks 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 Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rdm05