Tax Manager

Company description:

Frucor Suntory

Job description:

Who are we?

As a leading beverage manufacturer in the Oceania market, Frucor Suntory has a rich 60-year history, growing from a local juice company to a trans-Tasman beverage leader, known for its iconic range of drinks including V Energy and Suntory BOSS Coffee.

With our partners at Beam Suntory, we're embarking on a new chapter of growth to become Suntory Oceania, a new multi-beverage powerhouse across Australia and New Zealand -underpinned by our diverse talent, market-leading brands, quality craftsmanship and a strong sense of purpose.

With an inspiring growth trajectory ahead, there has never been a better time to join the Suntory family. From 2025 in Australia and 2026 in New Zealand, we will own local manufacturing, sales, and distribution for our full portfolio of alcohol and non-alcohol beverages. By harnessing the best of Suntory from across Australia and New Zealand, we will offer a unique portfolio of over 40 market-leading brands - powered by two local manufacturing sites, five distribution centres and more than 1500 Suntorians.

Together, we will bring the best of Suntory to Oceania.

The ANZ Tax Manager is a newly created position at Frucor Suntory which will see you play a pivotal role in ensuring our tax-related activities are aligned with local regulations and international standards. You will be responsible for developing and implementing tax strategies, managing compliance, and providing expert advice on tax matters to support the company's financial goals.

To enable you to hit the ground running in this role, you will have:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• Extensive tax management experience, with a focus on Australia and New Zealand tax laws
• A strong understanding of transfer pricing principles and international tax regulations
• Proven ability to develop and implement tax strategies in a multinational FMCG environment
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• The ability to adapt and be flexible/agile in your approach as we embark on our transformation journey toward Suntory Oceania
• Intellectual curiosity, complimented with the courage to challenge and question for a better outcome
• Experience in tax management relating to alcohol sales and distribution (Desirable)

Working in the Suntory Group family isn't a job, it's a career. We're incredibly proud of our vibrant and diverse culture and our people, who set us apart from the rest. As part of the Suntory Group, our learning and development opportunities are hard to beat, and our career pathways have global reach.

In addition to being part of a passionate team, we offer flexible working arrangements, 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.

When we're not in market with our customers or working flexibly from home, you can find us at our modern offices in North Strathfield, with onsite parking and complimentary fridges stocked full of our iconic beverages to keep you energised (BOSS Coffee or ‘V' anyone?)!

At Suntory we recognise that all life experiences equate to innovation. We welcome people of all cultural and ethnic backgrounds, abilities, ages, life stages, all sexualities and all genders to apply to join the Suntory family.

Being involved in a transformational journey of this size don't come along very often, so if you're looking for your career-defining role, click apply to submit your CV & cover letter. Applications close end of day Friday 23rd February.

If you require any specific support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process to enable you to put your best foot forward, please don't hesitate to let us know.