Corporate Development Business Partner

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.

Strategy is making the future of retail a reality. We're a big business with big ideas. Our team works together 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.

Coles is seeking a Business Partner to join our Corporate Development team. In this role, you'll work closely with our lines of business to identify, assess, and execute key corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures, investments, and other strategic opportunities. You will collaborate closely with the team and relevant internal and external stakeholders on all aspects of potential corporate transactions.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing a deep understanding of the competitive landscape and monitoring potential corporate development opportunities for Coles Group.
• Assisting with the financial and strategic assessment of potential corporate development opportunities.
• Preparing insightful, high -quality analysis and conclusions based on financial and commercial data to support recommendations for key stakeholders.
• Providing support during the execution of transactions and other key projects, working alongside senior internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with other departments and divisions within Coles Group.

We're seeking a results driven candidate who excels at delivering impact in a fast paced and dynamic environment. You'll play a pivotal role in translating group strategy into action across M&A, JV and growth opportunities, helping to build the Coles Group of tomorrow.

Commercial Skills & Formal Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Commerce, Finance, Accounting or Business degree
• Proven financial, analytical and problem -solving capabilities
• Deep understanding of corporate finance concepts and valuation methodologies
• Highly motivated, with the ability to work independently and with senior stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to go beyond the numbers to identify key insights
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Work Experience

• Experienced analyst or associate (or equivalent) in investment banking, corporate finance / advisory, transaction services or similar
• Experience in building detailed financial models, assessing value drivers / capital structures and understanding transaction impacts
• Experience in preparing, understanding and analysing financial information 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

• 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.

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: 163847

Employment Type: Full time