Senior Management Accountant

Bridgestone Australia Ltd. is seeking a dynamic Senior Specialist, Management Accountant – Retread to lead financial reporting, analysis, and strategic planning for our retread manufacturing operations across Australia and New Zealand.

Our People Commitment

At Bridgestone, we know what matters to our people. That's why our focus is on creating the conditions for our teammates to feel safe and happy at work.

We're passionate about growth and development, supporting our people to achieve their career goals with a focus on promoting from within.

We offer flexibility that enhances wellbeing and performance, and the security of working for a trusted global brand.

You'll join a great team. We take pride in our friendly and supportive community. Together, we are working towards our mission of 'Serving Society with Superior Quality'.

We believe in creating a workplace where you feel valued for your contributions and inspired to do your best work. Our perks include:

• Competitive total remuneration package, inclusive of market-related base pay, plus variable pay and allowances depending on your role.​
• Discounts on Bridgestone tyres and servicing for you, your family and friends
• Financial education, wellbeing support, and a range of employee discounts on private health, cars and car hire, hotels and other retailers.​
• Annual paid volunteer leave to give back to a cause that matters to you – now that's rewarding.

​ Your Growth, Our Future.

About the Role

As the Senior Specialist, Management Accountant – Retread, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the financial performance of Bridgestone's retread manufacturing operations across Australia and New Zealand. This is a hands-on, high-impact, multi-national role where you'll:

• Prepare monthly P&L and balance sheet reports and month end processes.
• Drive budgeting and forecasting aligned with Integrated Business Planning (IBP).
• Partner with retread managers and operations teams to deliver financial insights and improvements.
• Champion inventory control, cost reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct reporting and analysis, including cost-volume-profit analysis, ROI assessments, assisting with the preparation of business cases.

• Review capital expenditure requests to ensure budget management and delivery of planned benefits post implementation.

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, J-SOX, and group policies.

• Support Bridgestone's vision for 'Perfect Safety', E8 Commitment and sustainability reporting standards.

This role offers a unique blend of strategic influence and operational engagement, with regular site visits and collaboration across finance and manufacturing teams.

About You

You're a detail-oriented and proactive finance professional who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You bring:

• A recognised accounting or finance qualification (CA, CPA, or CIMA).
• Solid experience in cost accounting, BOM management, budgeting and forecasting.
• A strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• A curious mindset and a passion for understanding business drivers and profitability models.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships and effectively present financial information to people internally and externally, including all levels of management.
• Demonstrated accuracy and the ability to meet deadlines, including month end.
• A strong commitment to compliance and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in SAP, Power BI (or similar) FP&A tools.

About Us

We are proud to be a leader in tyre and mobility solutions, offering premium products and services that keep individuals, businesses, and industries moving.  We meet the needs of customers wherever they are, with operations spanning company-owned stores, franchise partners, and mobile servicing solutions, with a team of more than 2000 passionate individuals across Australia and New Zealand.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter to apply.

We look forward to hearing from you