Finance Business Partner, Operations
We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with 120,000 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
Finance makes it easier for us to win together as a business. Our team works side-by-side with every other team to help bring commercial thinking into what they do and make moves that support our strategic business decisions.
We offer good work-life balance, flexible working arrangements and excellent compensation benefits. We have an empowering and inclusive culture with open and effective management providing career stability.
About the Role
The Finance Business Partner - Operations is responsible for partnering with the Coles Liquor Operations leadership team, who manage 960+ stores, and providing them with support on commercial decision-making and on the delivery of the liquor strategic priorities.
This role will see the incumbent also collaborating closely with the broader finance team and influencing stakeholders at all levels to achieve best business outcomes.
You will also;
- Autonomously lead financial control, governance, and integration of strategic programs & initiatives within Coles Liquor Operations, including supporting preparation of business cases
- Co-ordinate Liquor Operations project CAPEX & OPEX forecasts
- Monitor store performance against targets, identifying and managing risks and opportunities
- Responsible for period end close, including producing reporting and providing financial integrity assurance
- Manage the annual store budget and monthly forecasting process
- Deliver complex analysis that effectively draws outs insights to drive value creation
- Manipulate large data sets, uncover hidden insights, and meaningfully improve our understanding of our business through this process
About you and your skills
We are looking for a collaborative go-getter who is comfortable with ambiguity, and can provide stakeholders with purposeful and clear communication, backed by strong commercial acumen.
You will also have;
- CA/CPA or similar business qualification or near with commercial awareness and business focus
- Experience in the Retail or FMCG sectors will be highly regarded
- Experience in developing business cases to support large scale financial investment
- Proven ability to challenge & influence key business stakeholders (finance and non-finance) to achieve best for business outcomes
- Experience presenting simplified complex data and concepts to enable decision-making
- Strong PowerPoint, Excel and financial modelling skills
Take your next step into something bigger, apply now
With us it’s not about the discounts (although you do get those), it’s about joining a team where your wellbeing and professional development is our investment and celebrating your contributions is the norm. And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer flexible work, additional leave and parental leave entitlements.
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: 118711
Employment Type: Full time
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