Senior Business Analyst, Supers Planning & Performance

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.

About the Role 

The Supers Planning & Performance team is a newly created team within Coles which brings together the Commercial, Ops, Digital and Property, Financial Planning & Performance teams from across the business. Our goal is to be catalysts for change within Coles. We are an inclusive and supportive team with leaders focused on career growth and development, building effective relationships, and creating a flexible working environment to allow individuals to be at their best inside and outside of work.

This role is responsible for leading end-to-end planning cycles for Digital, in addition to owning and understanding Digital Sales performance. 

You will also be responsible for;  

• Lead planning and forecasting cycles across Digital, including strategic plan, and budget, focusing on continuous improvement and ensuring alignment across stakeholders
• Own and deliver the end-to-end Digital P&L in the planning process, including the incorporation of Customer Fulfilment Centres
• Own R&Os for the Digital business and ensure any significant risks/opportunities are appropriately communicated with all relevant parties
• Provide insight into Digital Sales performance on a weekly, monthly, quarterly basis and understand any key trends at play, both on a historic and forward-looking view
• Manage relationships with wider Supers Planning & Performance team, Group Planning & Reporting, Strategy, Investor Relations and other finance teams within the supermarkets business 
• Create insightful and concise written presentations for Digital and Executive Leadership Teams to communicate business performance and drive action

 
 
About you and your skills 

We are looking for a naturally curious Senior Business Analyst/Finance Business Partner with strong commercial acumen, a structured approach to planning and reporting, confidence in influencing stakeholders through data-driven storytelling and capable of navigating complex problems and ambiguity. 

You will also ideally have;

• CA/CPA or similar qualification preferable but not essential
• Relevant finance experience in the Retail/FMCG sectors preferable
• Ability to link strategy and financial performance to provide a clear and compelling narrative
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; an ability to make the complex simple
• Proven Excel and financial modelling skills
• Ability to build relationships with multiple stakeholders across all levels of the organisation
   

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: 141966

Employment Type: Full time

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