Group Strategy Manager
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.
The Group Strategy team plays a central role in setting the Coles Group strategy to remain a world class retailer. The team is responsible for working with senior stakeholders to develop, articulate and deliver on the strategic priorities of the business.
About the role
A permanent opportunity is now available for a dynamic Group Strategy Manager to join our Group Strategy function.
This role will see you support our Head of Group Strategy and GM Corporate Strategy, Business Development & Capital to design and deliver Coles’ strategy and support decision making.
The Group Strategy Manager will also empower and guide others to generate hypotheses, conduct data analysis, synthesise and interpret themes, trends and issues and to develop solutions for complex problems across the business.
You will also;
- Provide fact-based insight to assist the development and delivery of key finance
- Lead the development and execution of project plans to deliver against the strategic priorities of the business, providing clear direction to team
- Lead analysis and structured problem solving to develop and articulate initiatives and key success metrics on key strategic issues
- Identify key risks to in-scope projects and proactively develop and execute mitigation plans
- Work collaboratively with senior stakeholders in the business as a strategic thought partner and driver of execution against strategic initiatives
- Guide and support the team in the use of the most effective and efficient methods and ensure the quality and accuracy of analyses
- Facilitate discussion and workshops with individuals or groups to solve complex issues, gain buy-in and drive to agreed outcomes
About you and your skills
Our successful candidate will have proven experience working with complex analytical problem solving, leading the development and execution of plans and strategy, as well as inspiring and enabling a high-performance team to achieve career and organisational goals.
You’ll also have:
- Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent qualification, with MBA, CPA or similar business qualification an advantage
- Experience in corporate finance, banking, consulting, FP&A, retail or similar an advantage
- Previous experience in managing people and projects end-to-end
- Proven experience in complex analytical problem solving, financial analysis and financial models
- High level of proficiency using appropriate analytical tools & techniques
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: 130700
Employment Type: Full time
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