Senior Financial Strategist, Trade Optimization

2 days ago

Hawthorn East, Victoria, Australia Coles Full time
About Coles Group

We've been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and have grown to become a top 30-listed company on the ASX with over 115,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you'll not only make a difference in millions of Aussie lives but also see the impact of your work.

Our Finance team is a vital partner in every aspect of our business, providing commercial insights to drive success and influence all we do. With presence in every department, we analyse performance and deliver actionable insights that shape our strategic decisions.

About the Role

This full-time position reports into the Head of Finance, Commercial Transformation & Store Development. As Senior Financial Strategist, Trade Optimization, you will be responsible for partnering with Trade Planning and BCMs to create and implement trade plans that drive sales, market share, and profitability across key categories.

  • You will develop and maintain robust processes to measure and track financial and operational benefits of trade activation.
  • Conduct evaluations to compare actual outcomes against planned targets and provide actionable insights for future trade strategies.
  • Assist in building and refining trade plans by providing financial analysis and insights to optimise investment decisions.
  • Conduct scenario planning analysis to support decision-making and evaluate trade-offs.
  • Facilitate alignment with senior executives to secure buy-in for trade plans, priorities, and initiatives.
  • Act as a bridge between operational teams and leadership, ensuring all stakeholders are informed of trade activation progress and outcomes.
About You and Your Skills

We're 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 in simplifying complex financial information for financial and stakeholders.

  • CA/CPA or equivalent and relevant tertiary qualification desirable.
  • Experience creating and implementing trade plans.
  • Experience in a finance role, ideally in retail/FMCG and/or a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience producing and presenting insightful commercial and financial reports and making recommendations.
What's In It for You?
  • Flexible Working Options: We offer hybrid working options to help you achieve a positive work-life balance.
  • Office Perks: Take advantage of our gym facility, 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 more.
  • Discounts: Eligible team members receive a 5% discount on all Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. Additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year and exclusive hot deals.
  • Reward Through Recognition: Give and receive recognition through our digital recognition platform 'mythanks', redeeming points for gifts and electronic gift cards from various retailers.
  • Opportunities for Learning and Development: Discover and explore career development programs and job-specific training.
  • Paid Parental Leave: We 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 allows eligible team members to purchase Coles Group shares through regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions.
Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per annum, based on location and experience.

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