Hunter Manning are delighted to partner exclusively with Good Drinks Australia for this fantastic leadership role.
Good Drinks Australia is one of the country’s largest independent brewers. Home to several beer and drink brands, the Good Drinks family includes Gage Roads Brew Co, Matso’s Broome Brewery, Atomic Beer Project, Alby, Hello Sunshine and San Miguel.
About the Role:
Good Drinks are looking for a commercially minded and hands-on Financial Controller
to join their team in the fast-paced world of FMCG, due to an internal promotion. This role will be pivotal in managing financial operations across production, distribution, and sales channels. You’ll be a key business partner to operations, supply chain, and commercial teams, providing insights that drive performance and support strategic growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Lead preparation of monthly management accounts and statutory financial reporting in line with AASB/IFRS
- Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with excise and other tax obligations
- Coordinate annual audits and liaise with external auditors and tax advisors
- Own the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes across all business units
- Provide detailed variance analysis on volume, revenue, COGS and overheads, with clear commercial commentary
- Develop and maintain financial models to support scenario planning
- Manage cash flow forecasting, capex planning, and banking relationships
- Monitor excise payment schedules and supplier terms
- Lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
- Drive automation and process improvements across finance operations and reporting systems
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA or CA qualified (essential)
- 5–8 years’ experience in senior finance roles, preferably within FMCG or manufacturing environments
- Advanced Excel and experience with ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite, SAP, Pronto)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable engaging across all levels from factory floor to executive team
