AddressBrighter Futures Start Here
Kmart Group comprises two of the most loved iconic retail brands - Kmart (operating in Australia and New Zealand) and Target Australia. As Australia's largest non-food retailer, we operate as one business, with two brands that touch the lives of almost 2 million customers every week across the communities we serve. Owned by Wesfarmers Limited, in addition to Kmart and Target, Kmart Group also comprises ANKO Global and KAS Group Asia. We operate over 450 stores across Australia and New Zealand, has offices in Australia and around the world, and employs nearly 50,000 team members all focused on making everyday living brighter by providing great value products at the best prices for Australian and New Zealand families.
Join the team
Reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance, the primary objective of this role is to provide commercial thought leadership to the Online fulfilment function, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the customer experience while optimizing fulfilment costs.
You'll become part of a high-achieving retail organization, working alongside a results-oriented finance team known for their commitment and expertise. We're seeking a candidate with strong experience in a similar role, who's ready to thrive in the strategic landscape of Commercial Finance at Kmart Group. This role offers the flexibility to work from either Mulgrave or Williams Landing.
What you'll be doing
As a Commercial Finance Manager working for Kmart Group, you will:
- Partner with the Online function to identify, develop, and implement action plans aimed at improving business performance whilst continuously lifting the commercial acumen of the team
- Understand key drivers of performance within the retail and e-commerce landscape, leveraging insights to inform decision-making processes.
- Play a key role in supporting critical business projects and tracking the implementation of initiatives, including conducting Post-Implementation Reviews (PIRs) to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of our strategies and processes
- Build strong relationships with the broader Finance and Online leadership teams and be confident in challenging and influencing outcomes as needed.
- Take ownership of a robust reporting suite ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Prepare business cases and board reports, effectively communicating financial insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and issues within the retail sector, proactively identifying opportunities and challenges.
- Manage the calendar planning processes, ensuring alignment between the technology function, Kmart Group and Wesfarmers.
To be successful in this role, you'll have:
- A qualification in Finance - either CPA or CA qualified.
- A minimum of 7 years' experience working in a commercial role, with a focus on retail or e-commerce industries
- Proven track record of driving results and delivering insights that contribute to business success.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modelling and forecasting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across departments.
- Demonstrated ability balancing strong commercial acumen and understanding of value drivers within a business with financial governance and pragmatism.
- Experience with ERP systems -SAP, TM1 exposure would be beneficial.
Benefits we'll offer you:
- Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy, spending 60% of your week in our National Office
- A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Bunnings, and Officeworks
- A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Kmart, Target & Catch on eligible products
- Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health - with over 60 suppliers!
- We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why everyone gets the opportunity to participate in a bonus program
- Free onsite parking when you're required to come into the office
- We offer inclusive parental leave, a family room and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances
- A dynamic learning and support program
- Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor
- In-house café that serves breakfast, lunch and includes a collaborative space to work in
- A reflection room that can be used for prayer, meditation, or time for you
- A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes
- Regular product sample sales with loads of discounted items to purchase
- Wesfarmers is Kmart's parent company and each year eligible employees can elect to purchase shares through a salary sacrifice arrangement
- Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group
A place you can belong
At Kmart, we celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate and are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe irrespective of your gender, ethnicity, indigeneity, religious beliefs, education, age, disability, family responsibilities, sexual orientation and gender identity and we encourage applications from all candidates.
We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to be their best, when applying for a role or working at Kmart. We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing diversity@kmart.com.au
If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you - apply now!
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