Investment Analyst - Hawthorn East

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 Commercial team is a large, but a close-knit group of trading experts, who are ready to shape the future of Coles. We pride ourselves on the long-lasting supplier relationships we build, the new ideas we develop and how passionately we work to help Australian eat and live better every day. And the best part? We’re all so different. We bring diversity of thought, backgrounds, and experience to every Business Unit across Coles Supermarkets and Liquor.

About the role 

This full-time and permanent role is to work closely with the Program Manager to help shape and drive the governance, planning, and investment profile of Store Development, including New Stores, Renewal, Innovation and more. 

As an Investment Analyst, a key aspect of the role is to deliver executive communications to senior leaders at the Head-of and General Manager level. Additionally, you will have exposure to many areas of the business including commercial, finance, property and more.  

Your day to day will also include: 

• Conduct high quality quantitative and qualitative analysis to solve complex, strategic problems across the business  
• Synthesise analysis to draw conclusions and provide recommendations to the business to enable execution against strategic initiatives  
• Provide key stakeholders with the 'so what' insights to enable effective decisions for the business    
• Proactively drive internal communication of ongoing strategic initiatives, priorities and progress  
• Collaborate with multiple cross functional project teams comprising BAU resource to ensure initiatives are delivered on time and that business benefits are realised.   

About you and your skills 

You thrive in dynamic cross functional teams where you can apply your strong analytical and communication skills to the role. Naturally, you are a go-getter, pro-active and enjoy finding opportunities to add value.  

Our ideal candidate will be able to: 

• Retail and/or FMCG experience  
• Experience in using technology and data to solve problems  
• Experience with PowerBI and creating reports and dashboards 
• Experience with Project Portfolio Management software (PPM) is advantageous 
• Experience working in high growth, ambiguous, fast-paced environments  
• Proven experience in complex analytical problem solving (eg hypothesis based problem solving)  
• High level of proficiency using appropriate analytical tools & techniques  
• Experience presenting to senior business stakeholders including GM’s and Heads’ Of 

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: 159746

Employment Type: Full time