Finance Business Partner (EOI) - 9-Month Contract

About the role

Coles Group is inviting expressions of interest from experienced finance professionals for 9-month contract Finance Business Partner roles across its Commercial, Operations and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) teams. Working closely with business leaders, you will turn financial insights into action, influence strategic decisions and help teams achieve better outcomes for customers.

Key responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders and partner with business leaders to influence decisions and deliver shared outcomes.
• Provide commercial insights and financial analysis to support decision-making, identify opportunities and manage risks.
• Drive business performance through financial planning, forecasting, reporting and identifying improvements.
• Contribute to strategic planning by linking financial insights with business priorities.
• Communicate complex financial information clearly, turning data into practical recommendations.

Required profile

• CA/CPA qualified, with experience across Commercial, Operational or FP&A finance, ideally in retail/FMCG or a large complex environment.
• Experience developing business cases, financial models and commercial analysis for investment and growth decisions.
• Proven ability to build relationships, influence senior stakeholders and partner across functions.
• Strong financial and commercial understanding, with the ability to interpret data and give practical recommendations.
• Experience using financial insights, performance measures and forecasts to support business goals.
• Strong communication skills, able to simplify complex financial information and engage stakeholders at all levels.

What we offer

• Hybrid working options and flexible arrangements.
• Gym facility, fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini supermarket and fooderie hub.
• 5% discount on supermarket and liquor purchases, with additional double-discount periods.
• Digital recognition platform with points redeemable for gifts and gift cards.
• Career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave for permanent team members.
• Annual team member share plan with salary sacrifice option.