Head Of Treasury

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

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

About the role

Are you a strategic leader with deep treasury expertise and a passion for driving impactful financial outcomes? Coles is seeking a dynamic Head of Treasury & Strategic Projects to lead our treasury operations and spearhead strategic initiatives that shape the financial future of our business.

You'll also:

- Oversee daily cash management and treasury settlements to ensure Coles has sufficient liquidity to fund payments
- Build and maintain strong relationships with commercial bankers and external stakeholders to explore financing options and lead negotiations on strategic projects
- Develop debt funding strategies, navigating assumptions and targets, challenging submissions and identifying opportunities
- Act as a key link between the CFO team and the broader business, ensuring accurate planning, forecasting, and reporting of treasury-related activities
- Lead group-wide strategic initiatives, influencing senior stakeholders and driving outcomes that align with Coles' long-term goals
- Review business processes to understand financial impacts and recommend improvements that enhance commercial outcomes

About you and your skills

You'll also have:

- Proven treasury leadership and/or legal experience in a large ASX-listed company
- Proven commercial decision making experience across previous roles
- Exceptional relationship management and influencing skills, with a track record of achieving win/win outcomes
- Strong commercial acumen and business focus, with highly developed analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- A self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to lead calmly under pressure
- Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop high-performing teams
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a collaborative and inclusive leadership style

What's in it for you?
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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.

About the recruitment process

Job ID: 158475

Employment Type: Full time

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