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 

 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Finance Manager to lead the eCommerce Finance Team in FP&A across e-Commerce, including all trading performance insight, planning, reporting and financial control.

 

This role will see you collaborate cross-functionally with Group Planning & Reporting, Strategy, Investor Relations and other finance teams within the supermarkets business to drive continuous improvement in financial reporting, process governance, risk management and control, as well as drive team performance through mentorship, inspiration and motivation.

 

You will also:

Create insightful and concise written presentations for Digital and Executive Leadership Teams to communicate business performance and drive action Control quality of the team’s analysis, challenge assumptions, bring additional insight and draw out implications Focus on the control environment, identifying areas of weakness and offering appropriate solutions to mitigate risk Influence outcomes by challenging appropriately using data to deliver the right outcome for the business, adapting style and influencing techniques to the relevant stakeholder Support the delivery of the strategy in own role and guide team to deliver value in line with the strategy, effectively prioritising teams time to manage change and achieve business objectives Deliver financial information to identify business opportunities/challenges, recommend alternate actions, and oversee implementation

 

About you and your skills 

 

As a Senior Finance Manager, you’ll have highly developed commercial, strategic and influencing skills, coupled with strong commercial acumen and mindset. You will have experience in developing and managing high performing finance teams, and a proven ability to drive organisational, deal with complexities and high-level information effectively.

 

You will also ideally have:

CA/CPA/MBA or equivalent  Experience in a retail environment is desirable but not essential with the right combination of experience Experience in a FP&A/Corporate planning team desirable Ability to link strategy and financial performance to provide a clear and compelling narrative Sharp commercial skills and growth mindset Be a self-starter who displays tolerance, innovation, creativity, decisiveness, flexibility and open mindedness to alternative views
  What’s in it for you?

 

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

 

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 inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au

 

Job ID: 146187

 

Employment Type: Full time

 

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