Oceania Credit Manager

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:

At Suntory Oceania, we’re on a mission to delight consumers with bold beverages and brilliant service. As our Credit Manager (12‑month Fixed Term Contract), you’ll play a pivotal role in managing all aspects of our credit department—ensuring best practice, minimising risk, and fostering strong relationships across the business.

You’ll lead a high-performing team of credit professionals, driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across credit control, reporting, systems, and stakeholder engagement. You’ll be the go-to expert for debt management, cash flow forecasting, and process optimisation—ensuring Suntory remains agile, efficient, and customer-focused.

Key Responsibilities:

• Credit Control & Risk Management: Monitor company debt, manage bad debts, and ensure credit is issued appropriately.
• Reporting & Forecasting: Own the credit financial reporting process including ATB and cash flow forecasting.
• Leadership & Development: Coach, mentor, and develop a team of 5 direct and 7 indirect reports. Drive performance through KPIs and PDPs.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with Sales, Logistics, Customer Service, and external partners.
• Process & Systems Improvement: Challenge the status quo, review systems (SAP, 1Centre, Office Torque), and implement best practice solutions.

What you'll bring:

Essential:

• Proven leadership experience in credit or accounts receivable within a high-volume environment
• Strong reconciliation and debt management skills
• Advanced Excel and experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement

Desirable:

• FMCG industry experience
• Exposure to credit bureau networks and external collection agencies

Unleash Your Spirit!

As Suntorians we believe in Dreaming Big and Growing for Good. We take pride in our sustainability, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, striving to grow responsibly and inclusively. Come be part of the Suntory family and Unleash Your Spirit.

In addition to being part of a passionate team, we offer a competitive remuneration package and an industry leading parental leave policy. This position is a critical part of our Finance team so has plenty of scope for professional development with the opportunity to learn from, and work with, top leaders across the Oceania, regional and global business.

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.