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 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

Strategy is making the future of retail a reality. We’re a big business with big ideas. Our team works together with all our business units to help bring those ideas to life. We stay focused on what’s next, so we can make our customers’ experiences even better now and lead the industry for years to come.

About the role 

 
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.  

A permanent opportunity is now available for a dynamic Strategy Business Partner (SBP) to join the Group Strategy function. Partnering with a SBP peer, this role will aid in bridging the domain between Group Strategy and the Finance function, performing a key role in corporate planning through collaboration and influence.

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 finance business strategy
• Conduct analytical problem solving on key strategic financial issues including analysis of macroeconomic trends
• Synthesise analysis to draw conclusions and provide recommendations to the business to enable execution against strategic initiatives
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders in the business to execute the corporate planning process and prioritisation workstream
• Make a positive contribution to the development of the Strategic Finance 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: 

• 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
• Proven experience in complex analytical problem solving, financial analysis and financial models
• Comfortable conducting high quality quantitative and qualitative analysis to solve complex, strategic problems across the business
• High level of proficiency using appropriate analytical tools & techniques
• Previous experience in managing work-streams within projects
   

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: 142526

Employment Type: Full time

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