Project Manager, Finance Transformation

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.

<h3>About the role</h3>

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving change and delivering impactful finance transformation projects? We’re looking for a seasoned Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of complex initiatives that reshape how finance operates across our organisation.

As Project Manager, Finance Transformation, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering projects and programs within approved scope, budget, and timelines. You’ll integrate technical and people aspects of change, ensuring seamless collaboration across teams and stakeholders.

You’ll also:

• Lead the planning and execution of finance transformation projects, managing resources and timelines effectively
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders to gain buy-in, manage expectations, and navigate conflicting perspectives
• Champion project management best practices while balancing organisational culture and existing processes
• Represent the project across all levels of the business, leveraging external consultants and experts as needed
• Translate complex and ambiguous challenges into clear, actionable plans
• Align project objectives with strategic, commercial, and operational drivers
• Utilise advanced project management tools (eg. MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet) to manage workflow and information flow
• Apply and adapt methodologies such as PMI, Prince2, and Agile to suit project needs
• Ensure robust project governance and compliance with organisational frameworks
• Solve complex delivery issues with a holistic, analytical approach
• Demonstrate resilience and adaptability in dynamic environments
• Make informed decisions by drawing on experience, consultation, and sound judgement
• Act as a thought leader and trusted advisor, building project management capability across the organisation

<h3>About you and your skills</h3>
  

Our ideal candidate is an experienced project manager with a proven track record of leading multiple, concurrent initiatives, particularly within large-scale finance transformation environments. They bring strong interpersonal and delivery skills, enabling them to engage stakeholders, manage complex workflows, and drive outcomes across diverse teams. With a solid understanding of finance systems and technologies including SAP, they are comfortable navigating dynamic resourcing needs, seamlessly shifting across multiple workstreams to ensure alignment and progress.

You’ll also have:

• Ideally CA or CPA qualified, or possess a deep understanding of finance operating models and processes
• Proven experience leading large-scale projects or programs in complex organisations
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, particularly at senior levels
• Expertise in project management methodologies and tools, with relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PgMP, ScrumMaster)
• Exceptional problem-solving, judgement, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead through change and ambiguity

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: 159891

Employment Type: Full time

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