Business Development Partner

5 hours ago

Hawthorn East, Australia Coles Group Full time

We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with 120,000 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**:
We’re a big business with big ideas. Our team works side-by-side with all our business units to help bring those ideas to life. We stay focused on what’s next, so we can make our customers’ experiences even better now and lead the industry for years to come. The Business Development team play a key role our M&A activities. They identify, asses and execute key corporate transactions including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures and other strategic opportunities for Coles. We are looking for an experienced Business Development Partner to join the team. This role would ideally suit some with an M&A background ideally in investment banking.

**About the Role**:
You will play a key role in workstreams relevant to M&A activities. This role is a key link between corporate strategy and both, internal and external stakeholders. Using your depth of analytical experience to identify and assess business opportunities for Coles. You will also:

- Develop a deep understanding of the competitive landscape and monitor potential business development opportunities for Coles Group
- Assist with the financial and strategic assessment of potential business development opportunities
- Prepare insightful, high-quality analysis and conclusions based on financial and commercial data, in order to support recommendations for key stakeholders
- Provide support during the execution of transactions and other key projects, working and partnering alongside senior internal stakeholders and external advisors
- Develop and maintain relationships with other departments and divisions within Coles Group

About You and Your Skills

We are looking for someone with M&A experience that has a passion for seeking out business opportunities. Helping Coles deliver on our win together strategy. You will also need:

- Experience in investment banking, corporate finance / advisory, transaction services or equivalent
- Experience conducting market research and analysis
- Experience in preparing, understanding and analysing financial information and models (particularly valuation) to identify and assess business opportunities, both organic and inorganic
- Experience in preparing high-quality presentations, papers and reports to support key strategic decisions and recommendations
- Experience working in a team environment with both financial and non-financial stakeholders
- Ability to challenge & influence key business stakeholders to develop ‘win win’ solutions

With us it’s not about the discounts (although you do get those), it’s about joining a team where your wellbeing and professional development is invested in and celebrating your contributions is the norm. And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer flexible work including work from home, additional leave and parental leave entitlements.

Job ID: 86251

Employment Type: Full time

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