Manufacturing Accountant

Who are we?

Craft your future with Suntory Oceania, a new $3b multi-beverage partnership between Suntory Global Spirits and Suntory Beverage & Food. Underpinned by quality, craftsmanship and a strong sense of purpose, our exciting new partnership will be powered by two manufacturing sites, five distribution centres and more than 1500 Suntorians across Australia and New Zealand.

Our market-leading portfolio will have over 40 brands, including Jim Beam® and Maker's Mark® Bourbon, Hibiki® Japanese Whisky, Canadian Club® Whisky, -196, V Energy, Maximus, and Suntory BOSS Coffee. As One Suntory, we will be positioned as the fourth largest beverage player in the region, ready to ignite the category, creating more beverage moments from sunrise to sunset. Together, we will bring the best of Suntory to Oceania.

The Opportunity:

We’re looking for a capable and commercially minded Manufacturing Accountant to join our finance team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract, covering maternity leave.

This is a hands‑on role supporting manufacturing operations with high‑quality financial analysis, reporting and partnership. Working closely with Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams across two sites, you’ll play a key role in ensuring robust forecasting, cost control and decision support during this period.

As Manufacturing Accountant, you will provide day‑to‑day financial support to manufacturing teams, working closely with Commercial Managers and operational stakeholders. The role spans forecasting, product costing, budgeting, month‑end reporting and continuous improvement, and is well suited to someone who enjoys being close to operations and translating numbers into insight.

What you'll do:

• Partner with Manufacturing teams to provide financial support and insight.
• Support monthly forecasting and analyse material usage, waste and cost variances.
• Assist with product costing, including labour and overhead cost rolls and NPD costing.
• Contribute to the annual manufacturing budget, with a focus on labour and overheads.
• Support month‑end processes, including WIP/GIT, analysis and commentary.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and support audit requirements.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures and controls.

Ingredients for success:

Just like every can of V Energy is built on the right formula, there are a few key ingredients we’re looking for in this role:

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience in an analytical or management accounting role.
• Exposure to manufacturing or operational environments.
• Solid Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (SAP desirable).
• Strong communication and relationship‑building capability.
• A curious, proactive mindset and willingness to get involved.
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross‑functional teams.

What's in it for you?

• Grow your career, we like to promote from within and have incredible learning and development opportunities around the world.
• Quarterly product allowance to spend at our staff shop.
• Drive transformation and innovation in a future-fit operating model.
• An inclusive parental leave policy for both primary and secondary caregivers.
• Birthday leave – enjoy a day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Gradual return to work to help you transition back from parental leave.
• Work in a culture that values diversity, collaboration and growth.
• Flexible working – flexible hours and hybrid working.
• We are committed to giving back to our communities, so we provide you with volunteer leave to do so.

Our DEI Commitment

 At Suntory, we recognise that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavour to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.