Strategic Finance Partner, Liquor Operations

2 weeks ago


Hawthorn East, Victoria, Australia Coles Full time

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Finance Partner to join our Liquor Finance team at Coles Group.

About the role

This is a key opportunity for a skilled finance professional to partner with Business Category Managers (BCM) and drive business performance across sales, Buying Margin, and Trading Margin.

As a Strategic Finance Partner, you will be responsible for:

  • Preparing annual plans, quarterly forecasts, and corporate plans for the BCMs to ensure alignment with strategic objectives
  • Supporting BCM decision-making through proactive analysis of business and market trends to ensure positive financial and commercial outcomes
  • Ensuring trade planning outcomes are delivered profitably and in-line with expectations
  • Providing analysis and insight to support Range Reviews across Spirits

About you and your skills

We are looking for a strong financial background, preferably in the retail or FMCG space. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to educate financial and non-financial stakeholders.

You will also possess:

  • A CA/CPA or similar business qualification, or near with commercial awareness and business focus
  • Financial experience in a retail/FMCG/complex environment desirable
  • Budgeting and forecasting experience
  • Excellent data manipulation and analytical skills
  • Strong Excel, financial modelling, and PowerPoint skills

Salary: AU$80,000 - AU$110,000 per annum

We offer a competitive salary, excellent work-life balance, flexible working arrangements, and career stability. If you are a motivated and results-driven finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact, please apply now.



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