Financial Controller - FTC

Financial Controller (6-Month FTC) | Witchmark Distillery | Wiltshire Distilling Company

Set in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside near Salisbury, the role offers both meaningful professional impact and lifestyle.

ReQuire Consultancy is exclusively partnering with The Wiltshire Distilling Company, the business behind the premium spirits brand Witchmark Distillery, to appoint a Financial Controller on an immediate 6-month fixed-term contract.

This is an opportunity to join a growing, entrepreneurial craft distillery at a pivotal stage of its development, where strong commercial momentum has been built and the focus is now on strengthening financial processes to support sustainable growth.

Over the past five years, the business has focused heavily on building its brand, sales channels, and operations. Now is the right time to embed robust financial controls, reporting, and structure to support the next phase.

We are seeking: A hands‑on operator who can impose structure without corporate heaviness.

This is a pragmatic SME environment, not corporate bureaucracy, where clarity, ownership, and commercial thinking are highly valued.

Reporting to the CFO, with a Bookkeeper supporting the function, you will take ownership of day‑to‑day finance while implementing improvements that create a scalable and well‑controlled platform for future growth.

You will work closely with leadership and play a visible role in shaping the finance function during an important stage in the company's journey.

• Ownership of finance operations including ledgers, reconciliations and cashflow
• Month‑end close and production of management accounts
• Variance analysis and leadership reporting
• Strengthening financial controls and processes
• Budgeting, forecasting and scenario planning
• Stock accounting and cost of goods within a manufacturing environment
• Commercial insight around margins and performance
• Liaison with external accountants, auditors and banking partners
• Supporting and mentoring the Bookkeeper

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent experience)
• Financial Controller or senior finance experience within SMEs
• Manufacturing, FMCG experience desirable, not essential.
• Hands‑on, pragmatic and commercially aware
• Comfortable operating in a growing business environment
• Strong systems capability (Xero, Sage or similar)
• Available to start in April.

You will enjoy improving processes, bringing clarity, and working closely with decision‑makers rather than operating in large corporate structures.

• £70,000 salary (pro rata for 6 months)
• Hybrid working (2-3 days on site)
• Playing an integral role within the build of a fantastic brand
Beautiful countryside location near Salisbury
• High visibility and genuine impact
• Potential to evolve into a permanent role

This role will suit someone motivated by building and improving, leaving a business stronger than they found it.

ReQuire Consultancy is proud to be the exclusive recruitment partner for this appointment.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please send your CV to:
Liam McConnell |  |