Business Analyst - Group Transformation

We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you’ll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you’ll also get to see your impact.

About the team

Strategy is making the future of retail a reality. We’re a big business with big ideas. Our team works together with all our business units to help bring those ideas to life. We stay focused on what’s next, so we can make our customers’ experiences even better now and lead the industry for years to come.

<h3>About the Role</h3>

Are you a highly motivated and adaptable professional who's hungry to learn and confident working with a diverse range of stakeholders? Coles has a fantastic opportunity for you to join our Strategy Division as a Business Analyst, reporting to the Head of Group Transformation.

In this pivotal role, you'll provide crucial analysis, reporting, and risk management support, acting as a subject matter expert and guiding others in best-practice analytics. We're looking for someone who isn't afraid to challenge assumptions and is passionate about using data-driven insights to drive continuous improvement, including the adoption of advanced analytics and AI.

As a Business Analyst, your responsibilities will include:

• Portfolio Analysis:

• Collecting and analysing portfolio and program data to provide insights, trends, forecasts, and risk assessments.
• Identifying, analysing, and monitoring risks and cross-program dependencies.
• Proposing resolution strategies and influencing senior stakeholders on portfolio prioritisation and sequencing.
• Acting as a subject matter expert in portfolio data analytics to uplift team capability.
• Reporting & Dashboards:
• Designing and maintaining portfolio dashboards and reports, primarily in Power BI.
• Populating reports by collecting and combining data from various business sources.
• Optimising insights generation and proactively identifying opportunities for AI, automation, and advanced analytics.

<h3>About you and your skills </h3>
 

We're looking for a person with a growth mindset, someone who is curious, engaging, and a genuine problem-solver. You'll need to demonstrate exceptional communication and influencing skills, with proven experience presenting to senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be adept at moving between strategic and operational levels, working effectively with both business and technical teams.

Qualifications and Technical Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Desirable: Certifications in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP) or Data Analytics (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate).
• Proven experience in Portfolio Analysis:
• Strategic planning and business case cost-benefit analysis.
• Knowledge of portfolio prioritisation frameworks.
• Complex interdependency management across portfolios or programs.
• Experience in requirements elicitation and documentation.
• Proven experience in Portfolio Reporting:
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI for data modelling, transformation, and visualisation.
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., Data Analysis, Pivot Tables, Advanced Formulas).
• Capability in SQL, Python, or R for advanced analytics.
• Experience applying or piloting emerging AI/ML capabilities in data analysis and reporting.
• Project Portfolio Management (PPM):
• Experience using PPM tools and knowledge of portfolio and project management methodologies.

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

About the recruitment process

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au

Job ID: 163844

Employment Type: Full time

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