Financial 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 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
We are seeking a Financial Analyst to join our Liquor Finance team. This role will support the delivery of the liquor strategic priorities through budgeting, forecasting process and reporting, as well as support assessment of new business initiatives and review of benefit delivery to support continuous improvement.
You will also;
- Drive improved business insight and decision making through delivery of robust financial data and analysis for Operations, covering store Remuneration, General expenses & Loss
- Perform financial performance analysis and benchmarking of store KPIs to highlight profitability opportunities
- Support the generation and delivery of budgets & forecasts, running and delivering accurate reporting to internal stakeholders
- Ensure business plans & forecasts accurately reflect the Operations strategic plans
- Proactively generate insight to drive commercial decision making, considering internal and external factors
- Provide ad hoc support to the Operations State teams and provide financial acumen coaching
About you and your skills
We’re looking for a strong financial analyst, ideally with a retail or FMCG background. This role would evolve into a Finance Business Partner role down the track, so someone comfortable liaising with all levels of stakeholders and delivering results through data-led storytelling will be the ideal candidate for this role.
You will also ideally have;
- CA/CPA or similar business qualification, or near with commercial awareness and business focus
- Analyst experience in a retail/FMCG/complex environment
- Experience partnering with stores, operations, area managers or supply chain desirable, but not essential
- Strong stakeholder management skills including influencing skills
- Experience in dealing with large datasets, preferably exposed to budgeting and forecasting processes
- SAP and TM1 knowledge desirable
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: 130907
Employment Type: Full time
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