Business Analyst

Overview
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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.
About The Team
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.
About The Role
Are you a highly motivated and adaptable professional who\'s hungry to learn and confident working with a diverse range of stakeholders?
Coles has a fantastic opportunity for you to join our Strategy Division as a Business Analyst, reporting to the Head of Group Transformation.
In this pivotal role, you\'ll provide crucial analysis, reporting, and risk management support, acting as a subject matter expert and guiding others in best-practice analytics.
We\'re looking for someone who isn\'t afraid to challenge assumptions and is passionate about using data-driven insights to drive continuous improvement, including the adoption of advanced analytics and AI.
As a Business Analyst, your responsibilities will include:
Portfolio Analysis
Collecting and analysing portfolio and program data to provide insights, trends, forecasts, and risk assessments.
Identifying, analysing, and monitoring risks and cross-program dependencies.
Proposing resolution strategies and influencing senior stakeholders on portfolio prioritisation and sequencing.
Acting as a subject matter expert in portfolio data analytics to uplift team capability.
Reporting & Dashboards
Designing and maintaining portfolio dashboards and reports, primarily in Power BI.
Populating reports by collecting and combining data from various business sources.
Optimising insights generation and proactively identifying opportunities for AI, automation, and advanced analytics.
About You And Your Skills
We\'re looking for a person with a growth mindset, someone who is curious, engaging, and a genuine problem-solver.
You\'ll need to demonstrate exceptional communication and influencing skills, with proven experience presenting to senior stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will be adept at moving between strategic and operational levels, working effectively with both business and technical teams.
Qualifications And Technical Skills
Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Desirable Certifications in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP) or Data Analytics (e.g., Microsoft Certified Data Analyst Associate).
Proven experience in Portfolio AnalysisStrategic planning and business case cost-benefit analysis.
Knowledge of portfolio prioritisation frameworks.
Complex interdependency management across portfolios or programs.
Experience in requirements elicitation and documentation.
Proven experience in Portfolio ReportingAdvanced proficiency in Power BI for data modelling, transformation, and visualisation.
Advanced Excel skills (e.g., Data Analysis, Pivot Tables, Advanced Formulas).
Capability in SQL, Python, or R for advanced analytics.
Experience applying or piloting emerging AI/ML capabilities in data analysis and reporting.
Project Portfolio Management (PPM)Experience using PPM tools and knowledge of portfolio and project management methodologies.
About The Recruitment Process
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
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