Finance Business Analyst - Liquor Operations

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

Our Finance team are a vital partner in every aspect of our business, providing commercial insights to drive our success and influence everything we do. With presence in every department, we analyse performance, and deliver actionable insights that shape our strategic decisions.

<h3>About the Role</h3>

As a Finance Business Analyst in our Liquor Operations team, you’ll drive commercial insight and support strategic decision-making through robust financial analysis and reporting. This role offers exposure to 1000 stores nationally and plays a critical part in enabling operational excellence and continuous improvement. Your key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Deliver financial analysis across store remuneration, expenses, and maintenance
• Partner with stakeholders to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic priorities
• Assess new initiatives and track benefits to drive continuous improvement
• Benchmark store KPIs and identify trends to inform decision-making
• Understand and report on cost bases to support financial planning
• Ensure forecasts align with operational strategy and business plans
  
  

<h3>About You and Your Skills<h3>

You’re a commercially minded finance professional with strong analytical and stakeholder engagement capabilities. You thrive in fast-paced environments and bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach to your work. The ideal candidate will have:

• CA/CPA qualified or near qualified, being trained in a Big 4 or mid-tier environment will be highly regarded.
• Skilled in stakeholder management and influencing outcomes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communicator with ability to simplify complex data.
• Highly organised, able to manage competing priorities under pressure.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

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: 161963

Employment Type: Full time

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