Finance Business Partner - NSW Operations

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>

As a Finance Business Partner – NSW Operations, you will partner with the Head of Operations and lead all aspects of Finance, Accounting, and Commercial functions for NSW Operations. This includes reporting, budgeting, and analysis to drive business performance and strategic outcomes. Your key responsibilities will include

• Partner with operational leaders to provide financial insights and recommendations that support decision-making and performance improvement.
• Lead the development of accurate and timely financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing best practice processes and standardised ways of working across finance and operations.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and technical expertise to team members in all aspects of commercial management.
• Foster a culture of operational excellence, employee engagement, and safe working practices.

<h3>About you and your skill</h3>

You’re a proactive and commercially savvy finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment. The ideal candidate will bring

• CA/CPA or similar qualification
• Proven experience in commercial management in logistics, automated distribution, or manufacturing environments.
• A strong finance background across financial control, reporting, planning & analysis, and business partnering.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and influencing skills to drive strategic outcomes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to challenge and influence effectively.
• Proficiency in tools such as Power BI, Excel, SAP, and T
  
  

Please note: This role can be based onsite at either the NSW CFC Facility or our Hawthorn East Head Office.

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: 171752

Employment Type: Full time

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