Strategy Business Partner
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 Strategy Business Partner (SBP) to join the Group Strategy function. This role will see you support our Strategy Managers and Head of Group Strategy to design and deliver Coles’ strategy and support decision-making, as well as support the development and execution of project plans to deliver against the strategic priorities of the business.
You will also;
- Provide fact-based insight to assist the development and delivery of key business strategies and corporate plan
- Conduct analysis and structured problem solving to develop and articulate initiatives and key success metrics on key strategic issues
- Work collaboratively with key stakeholders in the business as a strategic thought partner and driver of execution against strategic initiatives
- Make a positive contribution to the development of the culture and capability of the Group Strategy team
About you and your skills
Our successful candidate will have proven experience working with complex analytical problem solving, experience writing or contributing to board level presentations and reports, as well as presenting those findings to senior business stakeholders.
You’ll also have:
- Proven experience in management consulting, investment banking, product strategy or retail strategy
- Proven experience in complex analytical problem solving (e.g., hypothesis-based problem solving)
- A high level of proficiency using relevant tools & techniques (e.g. PowerPoint, Excel)
- Previous experience in managing work-streams within projects
- Experience in writing or contributing to board-level presentations and reports
- Experience in presenting to senior stakeholders
- Previous experience in working with cross-functional business units
- Ability to work in a high-performance team environment
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: 129286
Employment Type: Full time
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