Financial Governance Lead

Join to apply for the Financial Governance Lead role at Coles Group 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’re looking for an experienced Financial Governance Lead to join our Financial Reporting & Governance team and play a pivotal role in strengthening Coles’ financial control framework. In this role, you’ll lead initiatives that ensure compliance, enhance governance practices, and deliver insights that support strategic decision‑making. You will also; Lead and continuously improve Coles’ financial governance program, strengthening the financial control framework. Drive the implementation of the Financial Governance Roadmap, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Prepare high-quality reporting for senior management and the Audit & Risk Committee. Manage relationships with external providers supporting the financial governance program. Provide guidance and oversight to teams conducting financial controls testing. Monitor remediation plans for control testing outcomes to ensure timely and effective resolution. Support the coordination of the Financial Governance Steering Committee to maintain governance priorities and progress. Act as a key liaison with internal and external auditors, ensuring robust audit engagement and compliance. About You And Your Skills You will bring a strong blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement. You will ideally have; CA/CPA or equivalent professional qualification, preferably with training in a Big 4/Mid‑tier accounting firm. Significant experience in an external audit role and/or a financial control or internal audit role. Experience working within large corporates; retail or listed company experience would be advantageous. Strong experience in report writing, including board and Audit & Risk Committee reports and financial governance policies. Practical experience in testing and enhancing financial controls. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and coordinate effectively with a broad range of senior stakeholders across the business. Confidence in driving decisions to embed strong financial governance practices across the organisation. Ability to influence perceptions of financial governance, positioning it as an enabler of business performance rather than a compliance focus. 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 Job ID: Employment Type: Full Time Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior Level Job Function: Finance and Accounting/Auditing Industries: Retail Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Coles Group by 2x Get notified about new Financial Center Lead jobs in Hawthorn East, Victoria, Australia. #J-18808-Ljbffr