Finance Business Partner, PSA - Fixed Term Contract

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 

We have an opportunity available for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join our Wholesale Finance team. PSA standing for Product Supply Agreement, this role will see you lead the planning and performance processes for the above, including the build and run of Coles Wholesale Services (CWS) reporting, including SLA reporting noting that systems enablement is limited for day 1 for the CWS business.

Please note: This role is a 9-month fixed term contract, parental cover.

You will also;   

• Provide fact-based insight and commentary for BAU performance 
• Influence business partner decision-making with fact based, insightful, and innovative analysis 
• Support business processes' governance and ensure an appropriate audit trail is maintained 
• Drive objectives by ensuring business priorities and day-to-day processes are delivered
• Complete business cases for any new business initiatives 
• Set adequate budgets and forecasts. Carry out an effective monthly review of results
• Identify and define system improvements to enhance the ability to deliver on objectives
• Support the development of the budgeting and forecasting process

About you and your skills 

We’re looking for a strong financial business partnering background, ideally within the retail/FMCG remit. You’ll have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to educate financial and non-financial stakeholders, as well as be comfortable challenging and influencing key stakeholders and working cross-functionally to deliver what’s required.

You will also ideally have; 

• CA/CPA or similar, with commercial awareness and business focus
• Financial experience in a property/retail/FMCG/complex environment desirable
• Excellent data manipulation and analytical skills
• Strong Excel, PowerBI, TM1, financial modelling, 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: 155000

Employment Type: Full time

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