Finance Business Partner, Group Performance

Job Description

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 Group Performance team is a highly visible team that helps drive business decision making through the interpretation and communication of current and forecasted Coles Group financial performance to the Board and Executive leadership team. The remit of the team means it is uniquely positioned to understand what is happening across all parts of the business. As a Finance Business Partner in Group Performance, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality analysis, insights on drivers of business performance, budgeting, and forecasting. This role includes facilitating and delivering Group balance sheet & cash flow forecasting and reporting across the business planning and reporting cycle. You will also: Provide increased understanding to senior stakeholders of the Group balance sheet & cash flow and key drivers behind it to support financial performance outcomes and decision making, develop balance sheet / cash flow forecasts, make recommendations to optimize financial position and drive ownership and buy-in across the business. Support business wide planning processes including budget, forecasts and corporate plan. Preparation of monthly reporting for the Executive Leadership Team providing insights on drivers of business performance. Support the Investor Relations team in delivering the quarterly and half yearly results releases. Work as a team player, influencing, coaching and engaging across the business and within the team to drive continuous improvements across planning systems and processes and enhance system usage. About You and Your Skills We are looking for a dynamic Finance Business Partner with a continuous improvement mindset and track record of execution. This role is best suited to someone with experience working with complex organisations, and confident simplifying complex financial information for both financial and business stakeholders. You will also have: CA/CPA qualified with a minimum of three years post-qualification experience. Demonstrated proficiency in financial systems within a commercial environment e.g. Microsoft Office applications (inc. Excel, Powerpoint), TM1, SAP. Experience in a large, fast-paced commercial business, with preference of exposure to balance sheet and cash flow forecasting and reporting. Proven experience of delivering results in a retail or FMCG environment desirable. 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 Job ID: 142562 Employment Type: Full time #LI-SK2 #J-18808-Ljbffr