Finance Business Partner, Investments & CODB

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.

About the role 

The Supermarkets Planning & Performance team is a newly created team that brings together the Commercial, Operations, Digital and Property, Financial Planning & Performance teams from across the business. This role reports to the Senior Finance Manager – Supermarkets Planning & 
Performance (Commercial) and partners closely with the Commercial Finance team, to lead Planning & Performance for Commercial Investments & Cost of Doing Business (CODB).

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the annual planning and quarterly forecast cycles focusing on continuous improvement and ensuring alignment across stakeholders
• Providing insight into Commercial Investments and CODB performance to support monthly, quarterly and half/full year reporting requirements. This includes understanding key historical trends and its impact on forecast performance
• Owning the R&O process for the Commercial business ensuring clear and timely communication of risks/opportunities to all relevant parties
• Providing project support for Commercial operating model changes
• Creating insightful and concise written presentations for Commercial and Executive Leadership Teams to communicate performance and drive action
• Supporting the finance transformation of planning by working cross functionally to align and simplify Planning and Performance processes across the business
• Manage relationships with the wider Supermarkets Planning & Performance team, Group Planning & Reporting, Group Capital, and other finance teams within the Supermarkets business

About you and your skills 

We are looking for a naturally curious Finance Business Partner with strong commercial acumen, a structured approach to planning and reporting, confidence influencing stakeholders through data-driven storytelling and capable of navigating complex problems and ambiguity.

You will also ideally have:

• Relevant finance experience in the Retail/FMCG sectors preferable
• CA/CPA or similar qualification preferable but not essential
• Ability to link strategy and financial performance to provide a clear and compelling narrative
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; an ability to make the complex simple
• Proven Excel and financial modelling skills
• Ability to build relationships with multiple stakeholders across all levels of the organisation
   

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: 147805

Employment Type: Full time

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