Strategic Finance Partner
6 days ago
About Coles Group
">Coles Group is a leading retailer in Australia, with a rich history dating back to 1914. As one of the top 30-listed companies on the ASX, we employ over 120,000 team members and have a portfolio of iconic brands.
We're committed to making a positive impact on our customers' lives and communities we serve. Our teams work together to drive business performance, support strategic decision-making, and foster an inclusive culture.
Job Summary
">We're seeking experienced Finance Business Partners to join our Liquor Finance team. In this role, you'll partner with Business Category Managers (BCM) to drive business performance across sales, Buying Margin, and Trading Margin. You'll also support decision-making and establishment of financially robust business plans.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare annual plans, quarterly forecasts, and corporate plans for BCMs, ensuring plans are owned by the business and supported by strategic initiatives.
- Support BCM decision-making through proactive ad-hoc analysis into business and market trends, utilizing commercial experience to ensure positive financial and commercial outcomes.
- Support trade planning outcomes across the BCM area to ensure plans are delivered profitably and in-line with expectations.
- Prepare and track financial information relating to business cases, ensuring robust review and challenge to key assumptions and investment criteria.
- Support the BCM area in relation to weekly trade as well as periodic reporting and insights.
- Create compelling presentations that communicate complex financial messages into a clear story for senior stakeholders.
- Provide analysis and insight to support Range Reviews across Spirits.
About You and Your Skills
We're looking for a strong financial business partnering background, ideally in the retail or FMCG space. You'll have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, proven ability to educate financial and non-financial stakeholders, and be comfortable challenging and influencing key stakeholders.
Requirements
- CA/CPA or similar business qualification, or near with commercial awareness and business focus.
- Financial experience in a retail/FMCG/complex environment desirable.
- Direct partnering experience.
- Budgeting and forecasting experience.
- Excellent data manipulation and analytical skills.
- Strong Excel, financial modelling, and PowerPoint skills.
- Developed knowledge of key financial metrics and ratios and an understanding of the situation in which to apply them.
What We Offer
As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy good work-life balance, flexible working arrangements, and excellent compensation benefits. We offer career stability, opportunities for growth and development, and a safe and respectful workplace culture.
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