Position title
Financial Controller – Brewery
Description

📍 Blackburn, Lancashire
🕒 Full-Time | Permanent
💷 Competitive Salary + Benefits

About the Role:

AccountancyCapital.co.uk is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of an award-winning independent brewery based in Blackburn, Lancashire. Renowned for its craftmanship, innovation, and commitment to quality, our client is experiencing a period of exciting growth and is looking for a talented Financial Controller to join their senior leadership team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who is passionate about driving financial excellence in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Full ownership of financial operations including management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.

  • Preparation and delivery of monthly and year-end financial statements.

  • Monitoring production costs, margins, and contributing to pricing strategies.

  • Managing VAT returns, compliance filings, and liaising with HMRC.

  • Strengthening financial controls, processes, and reporting frameworks.

  • Business partnering with department heads, providing financial insight to support strategic decision-making.

  • Overseeing the audit process and liaising with external auditors and professional advisors.

  • Supporting commercial initiatives, investment projects, and operational expansion.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

  • ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified (or qualified by experience with a strong track record).

  • Prior experience in manufacturing, brewing, food & beverage, or FMCG sectors preferred.

  • Hands-on finance leader comfortable operating at both a strategic and operational level.

  • Excellent knowledge of financial regulations, systems (e.g., Xero, Sage), and strong Excel capability.

  • Commercially astute with an entrepreneurial mindset.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • A genuine interest in the brewing industry is highly desirable.

Job Benefits

What’s on Offer:

  • Competitive salary package with potential performance-based bonuses.

  • The chance to work within a passionate, growing business where your contribution will make a visible impact.

  • Staff perks including discounts on award-winning beers.

  • A collaborative, friendly environment with a commitment to professional development.

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Employment Type
Full-time
Beginning of employment
1st August 2025
Duration of employment
Perm
Industry
Food
Job Location
Blackburn, Lancashire, United KIngdom
Base Salary
£70,000-£85,000 Per year
Date posted
April 27, 2025
Valid through
June 30, 2025
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