Finance Business Partner - Capital Governance

We’ve been proudly serving Australian communities since 1914 and have grown to become a top 30-listed company on the ASX with a portfolio of iconic homegrown brands. At the heart of our continued success is over 115,000 team members working across the country, all contributing to bringing our customers smiles. You’ll not only get to see your work make a difference, you’ll be part of a team working together to help Australians eat and live better every day.

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

As the Finance Business Partner - Capital Governance, you will shape high‑quality capital investment decisions by providing independent financial challenge, insight, and governance. You will work closely with senior leaders to ensure major investments are well understood, appropriately governed, and aligned to strong commercial outcomes. Please note: This role is a 12 month fixed term contract with view to permanency. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Review and challenge capital business cases before submission for executive and Board approval
• Lead investment review sessions to assess rationale, risks, returns, and strategic alignment
• Prepare clear and concise decision summaries for senior executives
• Strengthen capital reporting through deeper performance and return analysis
• Ensure investment approvals follow delegation, budget, and governance requirements
• Coordinate executive and Board capital forums, including papers, agendas, minutes, and advice
• Lead post‑implementation reviews to assess outcomes versus expectations
• Embed lessons learned into future business cases to improve decision quality
• Lead, coach, and develop a graduate, including workflow planning and capability growth
• Deliver ad hoc commercial analysis to support executive decision‑making and capital discipline

About you and your skills

You are a commercially minded finance professional with strong experience influencing and governing capital investment decisions in complex environments. You will bring:

• CA or CPA qualified with experience in retail, FMCG, or similarly complex organisations
• Strong commercial acumen with understanding of capital drivers across P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
• Proven experience preparing, reviewing, and challenging large and complex business cases
• Broad finance background across FP&A, financial control, and commercial decision support
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving capability with the confidence to challenge senior stakeholders
• Strong communication skills, able to break down complex data into clear executive insights
• Excellent planning and prioritisation skills in fast‑paced environments

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: 183540

Employment Type: Full time

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