Strategy Business Partner

About The Team Strategy is making the future of retail a reality. We’re a big business with big ideas. Our team works together with all our business units to help bring those ideas to life. We stay focused on what’s next, so we can make our customers’ experiences even better now and lead the industry for years to come. About The Role A permanent opportunity exists for a dynamic Strategy Business Partner (SBP) to join our Group Strategy function. In this pivotal role, you will partner with senior stakeholders to shape and execute Coles’ strategic priorities, ensuring we remain a world class retailer. You’ll play a critical role in turning insights into action, supporting decision-making at the highest level, and driving initiatives that deliver long‑term value. Deliver fact‑based insights to inform business strategies, the corporate plan, and solutions to critical challenges. Partner with Strategy Managers and the Head of Group Strategy to design and execute Coles’ strategy. Apply structured problem‑solving and rigorous analysis to develop initiatives and define success metrics for strategic issues. Act as a strategic thought partner to senior stakeholders, driving execution of key initiatives. Conduct high‑quality quantitative and qualitative analysis to solve complex business problems. Synthesise findings into clear recommendations that enable effective execution. Take ownership of project success within your area of responsibility, ensuring timely and impactful delivery. Identify risks to in‑scope projects and support the development of mitigation plans. About You And Your Skills Previous experience in management consulting (ideally MBB), investment banking, or retail strategy. Proven expertise in complex analytical problem‑solving (e.g., hypothesis‑based approaches). Advanced proficiency in financial modelling and tools such as PowerPoint and Excel. Experience managing work‑streams within large‑scale projects. Ability to craft and contribute to board‑level presentations and reports. Strong communication and presentation skills with senior stakeholders. Experience collaborating across cross‑functional business units. A track record of thriving in high‑performance team environments. What’s in it for you Flexible working options – hybrid working options to help you achieve a positive work‑life balance. Office perks – gym facility, fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini‑Coles supermarket, fooderie hub. Discounts – 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor purchases, with additional double discount periods. Reward through recognition – digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’, accumulate points to redeem gifts. Opportunities for learning and development – diverse career development programs and job‑specific training. Paid parental leave – permanent team members receive paid parental leave. Investment in your future – annual team member share plan with pre‑tax salary sacrifice to purchase 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr