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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
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. The Finance - Supply Chain & Operations team within Coles brings together the Commercial, Ops, Digital and Property, Financial Planning & Performance teams from across the business. Our goal is to be catalysts for change within Coles. We are an inclusive and supportive team with leaders focused on career growth and development, building effective relationships, and creating a adaptable working environment to allow individuals to be at their best inside and outside of work.
About The Role
The role reports to the Senior Finance Manager – Supply Chain & Operations and partners with the Supply Chain Finance team. This is a key role on all end-to-end planning and reporting cycles for Supply Chain. Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Lead and support planning and forecasting cycles across Supply Chain, including strategic plan, and budget, focusing on continuous improvement and ensuring alignment across stakeholders.
- Build relationships with wider Supply Chain & Operations team, Group Planning & Reporting, Strategy, Investor Relations and other finance teams within the supermarkets business
- Create insightful and concise written presentations for Supply Chain and Executive Leadership Teams to communicate business performance and drive action
- Deliver the end-to-end Supply Chain P&L;
- Own R&Os; for the Supply Chain business and ensure any significant risks/opportunities are appropriately communicated with all relevant parties
About You And Your Skills
We are looking for a naturally curious Finance Business Analyst with strong commercial acumen, a structured approach to planning and reporting, confidence in influencing stakeholders through storytelling and capable of navigating complex problems.
The ideal candidate will have:
- CA/CPA within a Big 4/Mid-tier environment is highly valued
- Relevant finance experience in the Retail/FMCG sectors desirable
- Ability to build relationships with multiple stakeholders across all levels of the organisation
- Ability to link strategy and financial performance to provide a clear and compelling narrative
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; an ability to make the complex simple
- Proven Excel and financial modelling skills
What’s in it for you?
- Flexible working options with hybrid arrangements to support work-life balance
- Office perks including gym facility, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, and more
- Discounts for team members on supermarket and liquor purchases, with occasional double discounts
- Recognition through Coles values via the digital platform ‘mythanks’ with points redeemable in the online shop
- Learning and development opportunities across diverse career programs and training
- Paid parental leave for permanent team members
- Investment in your future through the annual team member share plan
About The Recruitment Process
We’re committed to diversity, inclusion and a safe, respectful workplace. 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 more information visit the Our Recruitment Process section of our careers site or email
Job ID 165319
Employment Type Full time
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Project Management, Purchasing, and Supply Chain
Industries: Retail
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📌 Finance Business Analyst - Supply Chain
🏢 Coles Group
📍 Melbourne